Chilton Care Centre

Durham Road, Chilton, Ferryhill DL17 0EX
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9.7 53 Reviews
  • Chilton Care Centre, Ferryhill
Chilton Care Centre is in the former mining village of Chilton and the Mainsforth Collieries.

The purpose-built care centre specialises in residential and dementia care for older people.

There are 22 bedrooms upstairs and 18 bedrooms downstairs, each with the benefit of an en-suite shower room.

Chilton Care Centre organises regular activities enabling residents to pursue new and existing hobbies and maintain past times.

Staff work hard to ensure individuals retain their independence, privacy, dignity and way of life in a caring environment.

Care Provided by Chilton Care Centre

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 40 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Day Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Maxine Smith (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 50+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (40)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (40)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 2006
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Chilton Care Centre

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £1,134 – £1,134
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,166 – £1,166
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,134 – £1,134
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,166 – £1,166
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Chilton Care Centre to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
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Chilton Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.708) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Chilton Care Centre has 53 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic all-round care. Staff go above and beyond to ensure that service users are well looked after holistically, ensuring all needs are met. The staff treat the service users as their own family members and go above and beyond to make sure they feel safe and at home. Nothing is a problem. Staff
communicate effectively and regularly with family members and are there when needed.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Chilton Care Centre provides residents with the best care and attention. My mother is very happy in this home. I have no worries about her being in this care home. They provide regular entertainment for residents and are very attentive to residents needs.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mam has been in Chilton Care Centre nearly a year, she is receiving the best care ever, she adores all of the staff and they think the world of her, it was her 80th birthday in April. A surprise party was arranged by the staff at the home, it was a brill day, they couldn’t do enough for us all. It’s
very rare if ever, we have to address any issues. All the family are very pleased with the care and compassion our mam is receiving. We are grateful to the manager and all of her staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't put into words how I would describe this care home, the change in my mam since she went there is excellent. She has a totally new lease of life since arriving there and I have finally got my old mam back thanks to the caring staff.

Reply from Maxine Smith, Manager at Chilton Care Centre

Thank you so much for your kind review, I will be sure to pass this on to the staff, this is really good to hear.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Not being able to visit my 91-year-old mother over the last 2-years with Covid restrictions, I am very humbled by the care and professionalism of the staff in Chilton Care home. They have worked under some very difficult circumstances, which could not have been easy. I just want to show my recognition
of this, and I will remain forever grateful for the duty of care shown to my mother. Thank you.

Reply from Maxine Smith, Manager at Chilton Care Centre

Thank you so much for your very kind review, and I will be sure to pass this on to our staff, who will, I'm sure, appreciate the feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife has been a resident for just over two years, and the care she has received has been second to none. The staff carry out their duties in a most professional manner blended with a touch of humour that puts their charges at ease. Any problems or needs that my wife has are communicated to me immediately.
I cannot praise the staff of the care home enough.

Reply from Robin Bennett, Regional Manager at Chilton Care Centre

Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with Chilton Care Centre with us. I will ensure your feedback is also shared with the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home is always clean, the staff are always friendly and approachable. I am very happy with the care my dad is given and the respect shown to my dad's needs.
Thank you.

Reply from Maxine Smith, Manager at Chilton Care Centre

Thank you for your kind review I will be sure to pass on to the staff.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident for a couple of years now, and I have to say that they go above and beyond in the care she receives. I also have had help with regards to questions on her care and know if I need anything at all that the staff are there for my mother as well as myself. Everyone who works
within this facility is friendly, caring and there whenever needed. I can not praise them enough for everything they do.

Reply from Maxine Smith, Manager at Chilton Care Centre

Thank you very much for your fantastic feedback; I will be sure to pass this on to the staff.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has been at Chilton Care Centre for three and a half weeks, and I have been very impressed since day one. Every member of staff I have met seems very professional, capable, considerate and kind. Nothing seems to be too much trouble, and the feedback regarding my father has been invaluable
- he is enjoying it.

Reply from maxine smith, manager at Chilton Care Centre

Thank you so much for your kind review; it is much appreciated.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care service, staff always very helpful and treat my father as if they actually do care for him and he is not just a number, definitely making a bad period of life much better for Dad and for us. We have found that any queries/problems we have raised have always been addressed effectively.
The help Dad receives is second to none and meals are very good.

Reply from Maxine Smith, Manager at Chilton Care Centre

Thank you so much for your very kind and welcome review, the staff will be delighted that their continuous work is recognised by family especially in the current situation around Covid.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Helpful and cheerful staff.

Reply from Maxine Smith, Manager at Chilton Care Centre

Thank you for your review, and if there is anything that we can do to help please do not hesitate to get in touch.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mother was transferred to Chilton Care Centre after being diagnosed with dementia which seems to be progressing rapidly. Her care is exceptionally good. She is cared for as if she was family, as all the residents seem to be. The home is clean, light and bright and everyone seems very happy, residents
and staff. Mam was 90 today and the home provided a singer followed by a beautiful afternoon tea and following negative tests the family were given the use of a private room with afternoon tea and Mam's cake. The room had been decorated with balloons and bunting, it was really fabulous. Overall, all of my siblings are very content that Mam is being very well looked after.

Reply from Maxine Smith, Manager at Chilton Care Centre

Thank you so much for your very kind review, I'm so pleased you all had a wonderful afternoon, the staff go above and beyond to ensure our residents are happy and well cared for.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff who try their hardest to please the residents. Activities are fantastic and always try to involve everyone. The staff do an extremely good job in a very tough environment. Very well done.

Reply from maxine smith, manager at Chilton Care Centre

Thank you so much for your kind words, the staff work very hard to keep our residents happy.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care and dedication shown by every member of staff is second to none.

Reply from Maxine Smith, Manager at Chilton Care Centre

Thank you Lynne your opinion is valued and I will pass it on to the staff.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother-in-law has been a resident in Chilton Care Home since mid-January 2021 and has settled in surprisingly and remarkably well. I can only put that down to the excellent care given to her by all of the staff. She is always treated with kindness and consideration which is quite an achievement as
my husband and myself know how difficult she is to deal with. Many thanks for all the hard work you put in to make her twilight years happy ones.

Reply from Maxine Smith, Manager at Chilton Care Centre

Thank you so much for your kind review, I will be sure to pass this on to the staff.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Grandma was treated awfully in another home, was in three weeks and caught Covid and was taken into hospital for stitches on a cut on the head, eye, horrific injury. But, now in Chilton Care Centre and doing much better. All staff are amazing, like angels. I cannot fault it. The care, dignity and
treatment are brilliant. Well done all at the home.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I spent six days in Chilton Care Centre. From the moment I entered the home, I was treated like a king. Everything was spot on. I would not hesitate to go in again short term, or long term. I could write a book for all the good things about Chilton Care Centre.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been here at this home all of lockdown and has been very well looked after throughout. All staff are extremely helpful, thoughtful and respectful at all times. Mother has nothing but praise for all they do.

Reply from Pauline Melville, Manager at Chilton Care Centre

Thank you so much for taking the time to send this, I am so happy and pleased to hear my staff are helpful and respectful at all times.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff at Chilton Care Centre took excellent care of my stepdad.
They are all genuine, lovely people, who care dearly about their residents, and are always there for the resident's family's as well. I would highly recommend this care home.

Reply from Pauline Melville, Manager at Chilton Care Centre

The team at Chilton Care Centre would like to thank you for this review and l would like to say we love all our residents as if they were our own and play a big part in our working life as well, your stepdad was a special man, to us all.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother went into Chilton Care Centre just before the coronavirus pandemic began. I was very impressed with the organisation and dedication of the staff. Her arrival was very well managed, calm and considerate. The home locked down early, which was hard for us, but absolutely the right thing to do.
Unfortunately, Mam contracted Covid-19 and died two weeks later. Throughout, staff were professional, dignified and supportive, especially when I and my 95-year-old father couldn't visit. Strong management and dedicated staff are evident, but the way they treated Mam in her last days will never leave me.

Reply from Pauline Melville, Manager at Chilton Care Centre

Thank you for the kind words, Mam became part of our family and was loved and care for as if she were our own.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.708)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.708) out of 10 for Chilton Care Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.708 for Chilton Care Centre is calculated as follows: ( (105 Excellents x 5) + (36 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.708

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Chilton Care Centre is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 12 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 5 Jan 2018

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  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Maxine

Maxine Smith

Job Title: Home Manager

Maxine is our brilliant home manager at Chilton. She is very experienced, and passionate about delivering first class care to all our residents.