Franklin House

The Green, Swan Road, West Drayton UB7 7PW
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9.8 114 Reviews
  • Franklin House, West Drayton
Franklin House care home is a welcoming setting in West Drayton delivering dementia, nursing and respite care.

The modern, purpose-built home has a relaxed atmosphere, with light and airy rooms and large, secure gardens where residents can take a stroll or even lend a hand with the gardening. The home has themed spaces that are great for residents living with dementia, including a reminiscence room, music room and sewing room. The home even has its own in-house pub and hair salon.

The friendly team enjoys getting to know each resident so they can tailor each care and lifestyle plan to the individual. All of the activities offered are based around residents' lifelong hobbies and the things they tell the team they like doing.

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Care Provided by Franklin House

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 66 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Cancer Care
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Mathew Mathew (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (66)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (66)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2013

Funding & Fees Guide for Franklin House

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,818
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,908
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,818
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,908

  • Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level
    of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
    Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible. There are no additional fees
    for respite stays.


    What’s included?
    • All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
    • All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
    • In-house ‘pub’
    • Access to landscaped gardens
    • Activities and lifestyle programme
    • All utilities and other accommodation costs
    • Housekeeping and laundry services
    • WiFi internet access


    Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or
    appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
    medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
    other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
    an agreed hourly charge for this service.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Franklin House to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Franklin House Reviews (114)

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9.8

Franklin House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.811) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Franklin House has 114 reviews.

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Review from C C (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Franklin House is a lovely care home. Mum has been here for several years now and is well cared for, which is a great comfort to us as a family. Although mum chooses to stay in her room, there is always an activity taking place or an entertainer in the lounge to entertain the residents. They also hold
a summer bbq and a Christmas party. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and always offer me a cup of tea when I visit. The reception area is regularly decorated to celebrate the relevant season/festival and the staff on the desk are lovely.The home is clean and has recently been redecorated on the ground floor. I am very happy mum is cared for at Franklin House.

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Review from Subhash M (Son of Resident) published on 4 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife and I are extremely happy with the care my mum is receiving in Franklin House. My mum is being looked after with much love and care and cannot fault the efforts all the staff on making her feel safe and happy. The home is very clean and very well maintained and always decorated nicely with all
the yearly festivals. The whole staff team, from management to the cleaning staff are all so friendly and helpful the minute you walk into their building. Everyone has a smile on their face. Franklin House deserve more than 5 stars. Thank You All.

Reply from Fiona Madder, Reviews Team at Franklin House

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. We set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Many thanks, the Care UK team


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Review from L H (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This was our first experience of a care home and we were very impressed. Although Mum was only at Franklin House for 3 weeks, everyone there was so kind and welcoming to both her and us. Nothing was too much trouble. They took the time to get to know Mum, her likes and dislikes and the level of care
she needed. They made us feel so welcome when we came to visit, and we could pop in any time. We knew Mum was being looked after and was receiving the best care which took a weight off our minds. Thank you all so much.

Reply from Fiona Madder, Reviews Team at Franklin House

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. We set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Many thanks, the Care UK team.


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Review from F H (Son of Resident) published on 3 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum and dad both stayed here in their last chapter of life, and honestly so happy they did as all the staff are brilliant and vary caring with a nice homely feel, and couldn't of been in better hands. My mum stayed here first so when it was dads turn it was the only choice for us.

Reply from Fiona Madder, Reviews Team at Franklin House

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. We set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Many thanks, the Care UK team


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Review from Sally W (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What an absolutely wonderful nursing home. I can't rate it high enough.
The accepted and looked after my dad for the last two weeks of his life.
They were aware he was on 'End of Life' care in hospital but were still happy to look after him. As you can imagine, emotions were extremely high with myself
and my family.
We were supported to the highest level. Dad received the absolute best care and was treated with the upmost kindness, respect and dignity. They looked after us so much as well. We were welcome any time of the day and night to sit with dad. We were offered kind words, hugs, tea, coffee and biscuits. We were even offered meals. 6 x years ago they looked after my mum too and the care was of the same level. Can't thank them all enough.

Reply from Fiona Madder, Reviews Team at Franklin House

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.We're pleased to hear that the home and staff were able to help and support you at such a difficult time. We set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.Many thanks, the Care UK team


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Review from Andy Y (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 31 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Franklin House is a well-managed care home with loving and hard-working staff. Our personal observation and experience are that they consistently provide great and attentive care to all residents all the time. In addition, they provide comprehensive daily activities programmes to promote/encourage residents'
engagements which are enjoyed by all. We especially appreciate the manager for his management leadership and one particular member of staff for coordinating the care assistant teams to work so effectively and harmoniously. All the nurses are wonderful and caring and so are the care assistants. Thank you!

Reply from Fiona Madder, Reviews Team at Franklin House

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. We set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Many thanks, the Care UK team


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Review from Angela S (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This was my first time to visit my father in Franklin House and I was so delighted to see how happy and settled he was there, the staff that I came in contact with were so pleasant, friendly and helpful, to see my dad so happy and content there makes life easier for me as I live outside the UK.

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Review from D B (Niece of Resident) published on 30 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Franklin House cared for my uncle for just over a year, he received such remarkable care. All the staff were excellent, compassionate and very caring to his needs. I was regularly called with updates on his wellbeing

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Review from Angela H (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Outstanding care and services! Wonderful team from cleaners to management - everyone gives 100% and more! So much kindness and compassion - lots of entertainment to keep everyone busy and motivated. Couldn't recommend this beautiful place highly enough! My father was lucky enough to be there for almost
3 years and died peacefully with a night nurse comforting him! Thank you Franklin House, for making our hardest decision, the best decision we made!

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Review from R T (Niece of Resident) published on 26 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My great-aunt moved into the home back in September, we were very worried as we didn’t know what to expect and how she would react to being in the home. She is 91 and was no longer safe at home by herself.
From day one the staff at the home have been amazing so friendly, very helpful and always there
if we need anything, they keep us updated they just go above and beyond, we couldn’t be happier that my aunt is now staying here best decision ever and it’s all down to Franklin House staff. We highly recommend and will forever be grateful. The home has so much going on, it's clean tidy the food is great and what they do for the residents is unreal they really do care and all staff have a heart of gold.
Thank you all so much for being the best.

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Review from Peter O (Son of Resident) published on 25 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our dad was a long-term resident of Franklin House for nearly 3 years, he lived living there, calling it 'his hotel'. The staff could not have done more for Dad, they are beyond brilliant. The overall care was exemplary. The events and days out Dad had kept his days interesting and varied. In my opinion,
no home could have bettered Franklin House. Thank you all for caring so much.

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Review from Siobhan O (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 24 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Franklin House are over and above amazing. The care and kindness that they showed to my grandad was fantastic and we will forever be grateful to them. Thank you to all of the staff for their care, compassion, professionalism and love.

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Review from Shani D (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Myself and my brother had a mum who had been in the care of Franklin House and their sister home for nearly ten years. We sadly lost her at the end of Feburary, three days short of her 97th birthday. We put her long life down to the care, attention, respect and love that she received at Franklin House.
From the amazing manager, the deputy manager, his right hand, Mum's carer, the other residents' carers, everyone that works there, they are all a credit to the caring profession. My brother and I are going to miss them so much. They were our mum's family. We are going to visit them, they haven't got rid of us! Just to pop in, every now and then, to say hello, to have a cup of tea and a chat. To say thank you for not only looking after Mum but for looking after us. We will be eternally grateful for what they did. Anyone who has a loved one in their care should know that they will receive the best care possible. Because our mum did. Respect and gratitude to all.

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Review from Joanne P (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been in Franklin House for a week and is having nursing care. Franklin House, the manager, and all the staff are truly amazing. Mum is so well cared for and I am so grateful that she is being looked after by such a professional, caring team of people. Not only caring with Mum but also making
sure I am okay, popping in regularly while I am visiting to see if I need anything or need assistance. They always have time if I have any questions or need a chat.
I see Mum every day and when I go into her room she always looks comfortable, clean and fresh. The atmosphere across the whole building is homely and friendly. At a very stressful time, this all makes things that little bit easier to cope with.

Reply from Fiona Madder, Reviews Team at Franklin House

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
We set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
Thank you for your time.
Many thanks, the Care UK team


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Review from Alan S (Son of Resident) published on 10 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We would like to show our appreciation to all the staff, who worked so hard to give my mum the nursing care she required during her stay. Mum told me she knew how lucky she was to be there. Her illness never allowed her to be involved in all that was going on, but she did attend the garden party, they
where amazing, we were so lucky to be involved, all the family cannot thank the home manager and the deputy manager enough, from the warm welcome on reception to the 24 hour nursing care the home provided. Thank you very much.

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Review from William S (Brother of Resident) published on 5 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very welcoming, friendly and helpful.
The staff are caring and know the residents.
I enjoyed reading the newspaper.
Articles are displayed on the corridors.
It was good to see photos displayed in the room.

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Review from Michael C (Nephew of Resident) published on 21 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The management, nurses and the whole care team at Franklin House are all first class. My aunt was only a resident for about five weeks but everything was done to try and control her pain, following a fall at home, and ensure she was as comfortable as possible.

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Review from Gaynor D (Friend of Resident) published on 12 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have a close friend residing in Franklin House. Visiting, over the last six months since she arrived there, has only ever been a wonderfully positive experience. I am so happy with her care that I would much prefer her to stay there than move to a care home that would be nearer for me to get to. Today
my friend was taken to a local garden centre and told me all about it for half an hour without taking a breath. This has been such a tonic for her. I have found that Franklin House is a very special place with exceptional members of staff under the wonderful management who does a great job of keeping his staff happy as well as the blessed residents.

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Review from S D (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent home for my mother with Alzheimer’s. Staff take the time to get to know the resident's likes and dislikes, and interact with them frequently. Staff are kind. Rooms are spacious and clean, great menu with choices for residents. Annual BBQ, Christmas parties and birthdays celebrated with family
involved. GP, physiotherapist and hairdresser visit weekly. In-house activities take place twice a day, with occasional trips. Great garden, on-site parking. Only downside is the communication between staff can sometimes be disjointed, and gaining entry into the building for family can take up to 20 minutes as the door has to be released by staff member. These are minor compared to the quality of care.

Reply from Samantha Debenham, Reviews Team at Franklin House

Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review for Franklin House – we really appreciate your feedback and wonderful comments about the care, environment, food and activities at the home. We understand your concerns around access to the building and hope you understand that for residents’ safety we cannot provide entry codes to visitors. During closed office hours our team will endeavour to be more prompt in providing access but please be aware that during meal times many members of the team will be assisting and supporting residents in the dining room, and we would encourage you to please give the home a call should the bell not be answered for any reason. If you would like to discuss your concerns further, please don’t hesitate to speak to the home manager directly.


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Review from Glenda W (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From when we first visited Franklin House Care Home to make enquiries about Dad going into full-time care, from the manager to all the staff, have been so helpful, happy and nothing is too much trouble. The care they give my dad is with great respect, dignity and care as he is bed-bound.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.811)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.811) out of 10 for Franklin House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 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 4.811 for Franklin House is calculated as follows: ( (260 Excellents x 5) + (45 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 312 Ratings = 4.811

  • 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 Franklin House is based on 27 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 66 registered maximum number of service users is 13.2, which has been reached with 27 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: 7 Aug 2019

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Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Outstanding

  • 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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Meet the Team (1)

Mathew

Mathew V Mathew

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2001

I joined Care UK in 2001 from the teaching profession. I liked Care UK’s ethos and what the company had to offer. I’ve worked hard to get a good team around me – having a team I can trust makes my job a lot easier – and many of the residents’ relatives have been great in supporting us to get the home to where it is.


Day-to-day I love chatting to residents and listening to their stories, as well as finding out how we can make their daily lives even better.


Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin House

What types of Care is Franklin House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Mental Health Condition & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Franklin House provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Franklin House have?

There are 66 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Franklin House?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Franklin House to the centre of West Drayton?

0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.