Fernbank
Oldham, OL8 · 0.0 km · 29 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £953 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
CQC: Good
Alexandra - Oldham
71-75 Queens Road, Oldham, OL8 2BA
Nursing home · 35 beds · Berkshire Care Homes
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £953
- CQC rating
- Good
- December 2019
- Beds
- 35
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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The typical residential home in Oldham
£953a week
About £49,556 a year
For a couple, two places: £1,906 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,050a week
The typical live-in carer near Oldham, set by the carer
The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £551 a week less than two places.
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100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Oldham
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Alexandra - Oldham
Alexandra - Oldham is a nursing home in Oldham, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 35 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Berkshire Care Homes, which operates 4 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published December 2019, the CQC rated Alexandra - Oldham Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Alexandra - Oldham has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Oldham with a fee on record typically charge about £953 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 46 registered care homes in Oldham. The nearest to Alexandra - Oldham include Fernbank, Longwood Lodge and Park House Residential Care Home, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- Cherry Garden Properties Limited
- Brand
- Berkshire Care Homes
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (December 2019)
- Council area
- Oldham
- Town
- Oldham
The CQC inspection, explained
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Alexandra - Oldham was inspected but not rated; inspectors found good infection prevention and control arrangements.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Alexandra - Oldham has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Oldham typically charge about £953 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
No reviews yet. If you know this home, yours would be the first and would help other families.
Common questions about Alexandra - Oldham
How much does Alexandra - Oldham cost?
Alexandra - Oldham has not published its fees. Care homes in Oldham typically charge about £953 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Alexandra - Oldham?
The Care Quality Commission rated Alexandra - Oldham Good in December 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Alexandra - Oldham provide nursing care?
Yes. Alexandra - Oldham is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Alexandra - Oldham offer dementia care?
Yes. Alexandra - Oldham is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Alexandra - Oldham have?
Alexandra - Oldham is registered for up to 35 residents.
Care at home
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Oldham
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 92 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
Sbongile Precious N.
1 review
From £1,050 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 7 minutes from Oldham. Can care for a couple
Rosemary Vongai M.
3 reviews
From £1,043 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 8 minutes from Oldham. Can care for a couple
Luwis D.
1 review
From £1,680 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 12 minutes from Oldham. Can care for a couple
Ememobong Peace E.
1 review
From £1,015 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 13 minutes from Oldham. Can care for a couple
“Primrose is a very kind and compassionate healthcare professional”
See live-in carers near OldhamProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Oldham
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Longwood Lodge
Oldham, OL8 · 0.0 km · 40 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £953 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Park House Residential Care Home
Oldham, OL8 · 0.0 km · 28 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £953 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week