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Thorpe Wood Care Home

Earlham Road, Peterborough, PE3 6TN

Nursing home · 50 beds · Thorpe Wood Care Homes

Street view · 2009
Street view · 2009 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,275
CQC rating
Good
February 2021
Beds
50
with nursing
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical nursing home in Peterborough
£1,275a week

About £66,300 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,550 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,344a week

A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day

A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,195 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Peterborough
39 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Peterborough

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 Thorpe Wood Care Home

Thorpe Wood Care Home is a nursing home in Peterborough, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 50 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Thorpe Wood Care Homes. The home has been registered since December 2018.

At its latest inspection, published February 2021, the CQC rated Thorpe Wood Care Home 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.

Thorpe Wood Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Peterborough with a fee on record typically charge about £1,055 a week for residential care and £1,275 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 37 registered care homes in Peterborough. The nearest to Thorpe Wood Care Home include Elliot Avenue, Longueville Court and Ashlynn Grange, 2 of which have 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
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Registered with CQC
December 2018
Latest CQC rating
Good (February 2021)
Council area
Peterborough
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
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.
Rated Good; inspectors found safe systems and supportive leadership, but medicines records were not always complete.

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

Thorpe Wood Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Peterborough typically charge about £1,055 a week for residential care and £1,275 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,090 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Thorpe Wood Care Home

How much does Thorpe Wood Care Home cost?

Thorpe Wood Care Home has not published its fees. Care homes in Peterborough typically charge about £1,055 a week for residential care and £1,275 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Thorpe Wood Care Home?

The Care Quality Commission rated Thorpe Wood Care Home Good in February 2021. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Thorpe Wood Care Home provide nursing care?

Yes. Thorpe Wood Care Home 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 Thorpe Wood Care Home offer dementia care?

Yes. Thorpe Wood Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Thorpe Wood Care Home have?

Thorpe Wood Care Home is registered for up to 50 residents.

Care at home

39 live-in carers within about an hour of Peterborough

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 £1,370 a week. 34 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.

“I honestly feel lucky to have found her and have already booked her for another visit.”
Clare R., about Janepher N.
“Magda was always positive and proactive about trying new things to keep dad busy. She also introduced new ideas for keeping dad healthy.”
Scot H., about Magdalena B.
See live-in carers near PeterboroughProfiles, 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.

Elliot Avenue, Peterborough

Elliot Avenue

Peterborough, PE3 · 0.9 km · 5 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,055 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Peterborough

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.

39 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Peterborough
Live-in, a week
typically £1,090
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Longueville Court, Peterborough

Longueville Court

Peterborough, PE2 · 2.0 km · 109 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaBarchester Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,055 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Ashlynn Grange, Peterborough

Ashlynn Grange

Peterborough, PE3 · 2.2 km · 156 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaAthena Care Homes
Care home fees
from £1,200 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week