FAQs

Here, we’ve compiled a detailed list of the most frequent questions we get. These queries range from financial decisions to living with us, and cover a wide range of topics.

Finding answers can be difficult when you’re moving or supporting a loved one with their move. All of our most commonly asked questions have been compiled in one place to make the decision-making process as simple as possible. If you’d like to find out more about our nursing home in Warminster or any of our services or facilities, we’d love to hear from you and invite you to reach out to our friendly team.

Care Questions

We provide Palliative Care at Longbridge Deverill Care Home for those who are nearing the end of their life. We endeavour to make a person’s last days, weeks, or months as comfortable as possible and extend our support to loved ones during this time.

We are glad to offer Respite Care at Longbridge Deverill Care Home. Prior to admission we will evaluate a person’s care needs and assess how long someone should stay at our care home. Respite care is suitable for those who have recently had an illness, injury, or operation and cannot return to normal life straight away. It can also be arranged for someone who is caring full-time for their loved one at home and who needs a well-deserved break.

We support residents’ overall wellbeing through the excellent care we provide that helps to alleviate daily stresses associated with personal care, mobility, or medical care needs. We also support mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing through the all-inclusive facilities and activities we provide that enable residents to socialise with others, learn new skills, gain new experiences, and continue with their hobbies regularly. We encourage residents to live their lives the way they want to.

Residential Care provides live-in accommodation, with support 24 hours a day to those who need extra help with personal care or mobility. Nursing Care equally provides 24-hour care and support but the main differential is the assistance from a registered nurse, who is available day and night to provide medical care.

Our care plans are tailored to each individual and are assessed regularly to ensure that they continue to fulfill residents’ needs and requirements if a resident’s care needs change. We recognise that people’s health and well-being demands change over time, therefore our care is tailored to adapt to this. We work with each resident and their family members to create a personalised care plan that is ideal for them.

Longbridge Deverill Care Home has been recognised and evaluated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The CQC guarantees that health and social care services are safe, competent, courteous and of high quality.

Care during Covid-19 Questions

During an outbreak, there may be risk assessments carried out to include but not limited to the control of visiting arrangements, admissions to the home, and the use of communal areas for a period of time. We work closely with local and national agencies in accordance with local agreements and guidance. For more information please contact our Home Manager directly.

Whilst being vaccinated is no longer mandatory we strongly recommend that all residents, their visitors and team members at Longbridge Deverill are fully Covid-19 vaccinated, including future boosters, unless medically exempt. To reduce the risk of infection to others we will continue to encourage our team members to have all their vaccinations.

At Longbridge Deverill Care Home, our aims are to ensure that:

Residents, staff members, and visitors remain as safe as possible from the risks of COVID-19.
There are clear protocols and procedures in place, which align with the legislation and guidance issued by the government and key sector bodies.
There are clearly defined company-wide responsibilities to mitigate the ongoing risks of COVID-19, with strategic and flexible leadership provided by the Operational Leadership Team.
Procedural guidance is regularly reviewed and communicated across the company.
Accessible information is provided to ensure staff, visitors, and residents are well-informed, particularly about the steps to be taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and what to do in the event of a person becoming infected.

When transferring from the community or another care home a person does not need to isolate if the circumstances at the care home / interim care facility from which the person has transferred are known.

If the resident is symptomatic or has been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, then they should isolate and perform two LFT tests on day (0), and again on day (2). Isolation can end following two negative tests.

If the resident tests positive in the home, they must be isolated for 5 days. The resident can then return to their normal activities if they feel well and do not have a high temperature (without the use of medication paracetamol).

Residents who test positive should avoid contact with other people who are eligible for COVID-19 treatments for 10 days after a positive test. Residents unable to take the test should isolate for 5 days.

In line with recent Government recommendations effective from 15th December 2022, care homes in England can make risk-based decisions as to whether face masks are required to be worn. Following a risk assessment, our care home has made the decision to remove the universal wearing of masks. It is a personal choice whether visitors still wish to wear a mask and people receiving care can ask staff to wear face masks; our staff will continue to work in whichever way makes our residents most comfortable.

At any time, the decision to not wear face masks can be changed as determined by the Home Manager, company, local or national healthcare agencies. COVID-19 regulations and guidance from the Government, National, and Local Healthcare Agencies may also change. For further information, please click here or contact our Home Manager directly.

Every resident will be supported to choose an essential caregiver to benefit from companionship and additional care and support provided by someone with whom they have a personal relationship. Essential caregivers can visit in periods of outbreak and when their friend or family member in a care home is isolating. If a care home resident has tested positive for COVID-19, essential caregiver visits can be made in exceptional circumstances (for example, severe distress or end of life) with appropriate IPC support, and consideration of vulnerability and vaccination status of the essential caregiver.

At any time, the COVID-19 regulations and guidance from the Government, National and Local Healthcare Agencies may change. For further information, please click here or contact the Home Manager directly.

Facilities Questions

Yes, we have a friendly, professional hairdresser that visits our salon regularly to provide residents with a variety of hair services so that they can look and feel their best.

All of our residents are encouraged to bring their own furniture or personal items to make their rooms their own. Residents can make their room feel like their own by incorporating personal belongings such as photographs and decorations, small pieces of furniture, and furnishings. It’s the little additions to a room that can make all the difference.

Yes, all of our bedrooms have access to a private en-suite wetroom including a sink, toilet, and shower.

Longbridge Deverill Care Home is located in the scenic county of Wiltshire, in England. This tranquil countryside presents residents with a quiet, serene lifestyle that offers them a variety of opportunities to experience the sights, sounds and tastes that village life has to offer. From exploring the surrounding areas such as Longleat Zoo and the Nunney Castle, to enjoying local garden centres, Longbridge Deverill is the ideal location to spend quality time with friends and family. Residents are spoilt for choice when it comes to how they spend their days, with an abundance of activities to be enjoyed by both adults and children all around the Wiltshire area.

We provide a range of facilities for all of our residents. We have an in-house hair salon, as well as a cinema room, communal and private dining rooms, activities programme, a library, an IT suite, and a landscaped and rooftop garden for residents to pursue their hobbies and interests.

Residents are encouraged to participate in group activities and events by our fantastic team of Activities Co-ordinators. Examples of activities include pet therapy, arts & crafts, film nights, pamper sessions, gardening, exercise sessions, live entertainment, games, quizzes, and much more.

Our in-house chefs and kitchen staff cater to all dietary needs, with a varied seasonal menu to choose breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition, beverages and snacks are available throughout the day. Meals can be served in the dining area, in the resident’s rooms, or in the garden during the summer months. Residents can also spend time in the private dining room with loved ones.

Finance Questions

In England, care home fees are assessed based on the individual’s care needs and financial situation.

The assessment of care needs is carried out by the local authority, which will determine the level of care required and the type of care home that is appropriate. The financial assessment is also carried out by the local authority or by an independent financial advisor. It will take into account the individual’s income, savings, and assets to determine whether they need to contribute towards the cost of their care.

If the individual’s assets and income are below a certain level, they may be entitled to financial support from the local authority to help pay for their care home fees.

If an individual is deemed eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare, their care will be fully funded by the NHS. It’s important to note that eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare is not based on a specific diagnosis or condition, but based on an individual’s overall care needs and the level of support required to meet those needs.

Get in touch with the team for more information.

If your care home fees cost more than what your local council is willing to pay, someone else can make up the difference between that figure and the home’s fee, such as a family member.

There are different methods for paying care home fees. If the individual has been assessed as having eligible care needs and limited financial resources, the local authority may cover all or part of their care home fees. The amount of funding will depend on the individual’s means.

If the individual has complex healthcare needs that require full-time nursing care, they may be eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding. This funding covers the full cost of care, including accommodation and personal care. If an individual has sufficient income, savings, or assets, they may be required to pay for their care home fees themselves.

In some cases, family members may choose to contribute towards the cost of care. An individual’s care home fees may be paid for by a combination of sources, such as local authority funding and self-funding.

When you pay your weekly care home fees at Longbridge Deverill Care Home, this includes your accommodation, all meals, snacks, and drinks, as well as any activities you participate in, in-house facilities you use, and local excursions (some may incur additional charges where applicable). All care and support are also included within your weekly fees, although some additional medical services such as dental care or chiropody may come at an extra cost. We try to accommodate all our resident’s requests but some may incur additional charges. Please contact the team for more information regarding this.

If someone is having financial difficulties, we want to be able to help you in any way we can, whether that’s looking at different finance options or relocating you to a smaller suite inside the home. Speak to our team about how we can support you.

Fees will be reviewed annually, and any change will be advised at least 4 weeks in advance of any change taking effect. The current fee uplift is effective in April each year. For further information please contact us.

In the event of death, all costs related to the Care Agreement will be terminated immediately. Housing and lodging expenditures will be covered for up to ten days following the death, or until the residence has been examined and cleaned fully.

You may be eligible for funding from local governments or NHS, depending on your circumstances (Funded Nursing Care or Continuing Health Care). Before you go any further with your funding sources, we recommend that you get financial advice.

General Questions

Yes, we allow prospective residents to schedule a trial stay for a 4-week period so that they can experience what life will be like at Longbridge Deverill before making the decision to move in permanently.

Yes, we welcome all prospective residents and their families to tour our care home to ensure it’s right for them.

Yes. Longbridge Deverill Care Home is regularly inspected by the Care Quality Commission to ensure our care home in Warminster continues to meet a high standard of care in all areas of the home.

Your Choice of Lifestyle

Our team at Longbridge Deverill are devoted to ensuring our residents are at the heart of everything we do. We provide our residents with a continuum of care, matched with the ongoing love and encouragement that they deserve, whilst assuring their independence and freedom is still maintained. The wide range of first-class amenities and activities that we have to offer allows residents’ to live a rich and fulfilled lifestyle. Here at Longbridge Deverill, we go above and beyond to strike the perfect balance between exemplary care and extensive facilities so each day is tailored to meet residents’ needs, wishes and lifestyle choices.

FAQs

Care Questions

Care during Covid-19 Questions

Facilities Questions

Finance Questions

General Questions

Your Choice of Lifestyle

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Care Questions

Care during Covid-19 Questions

Facilities Questions

Finance Questions

General Questions

Your Choice of Lifestyle