Widecombe Nursing Home

36 Grasmere Road, Luton LU3 2DT
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9.0 6 Reviews
  • Widecombe Nursing Home, Luton
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Care Provided by Widecombe Nursing Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 38 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Cancer Care
  • Epilepsy
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neuropathic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Other Care Provided
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Niram Investments Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Gloria Macatangay (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (38)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (7)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2005
    • Number of floors: 1

Funding & Fees Guide for Widecombe Nursing Home

  • 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 £1,200
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,200
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Widecombe Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Visiting is encouraged, no set visiting times however a telephone call to say your coming is appreciated


  • Parking

  • Parking is available on site or on street


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Widecombe Nursing Home Reviews (6)

9.0

Widecombe Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.970) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Widecombe Nursing Home has 6 reviews.

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Review from Robert P (Husband of Resident) published on 19 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My wife has recently transferred from Widecombe Nursing Home to a more local facility near where we live. The only reason for the transfer is due to being nearer and my mother-in-law is being transferred to the same home. This is more convenient to the family unit as myself, sister-in-law and son live
much closer to the new home.
I was very happy with the care my wife received at Widecombe, and the staff there were very good at all aspects of the care and to myself. As I said, I would have been happy for my wife to stay there except for the distance etc, and this is good for the family unit. My wife is nil by mouth, so food is not applicable.

Reply from Gloria Macatangay, Registered Manager at Widecombe Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to write this very good review. We hope that your wife and you settle well in the new placement.


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Review from Linda D (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother came here after she was admitted to hospital with a broken hip. She took a while to settle in as she just wanted to be at home, but after a few months she did. She is in a room with a lovely few of the garden and when she's not asleep she is happy. We all noticed that she has looked the best
she has in a long time due to the care she is getting here, which is all we want for her.

Reply from Gloria Macatangay, Registered Manager at Widecombe Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words. We endeavour to make Mum's stay at Widecombe as comfortable and pleasant as possible.


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Review from Joybun A (Respite Resident) published on 15 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to thank everyone in Widecombe nursing home for looking after our mum. She was there for a short while but the care and respect she got from management, the nurses to carers was excellent. They made us family feel so welcome. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.

Reply from Gloria Macatangay, Registered Manager at Widecombe Nursing Home

Thank you for your nice and sweet review. Thank you for appreciating the care and services we provided for your mum during her stay with us. It was a pleasure looking after your mum, up until the last days of her life. Please extend our greetings to your whole, humble, and supportive family. Please feel free to come and visit us for an afternoon tea and cake.


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Review from Kim B (Sister of Resident) published on 3 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a truly wonderful home. Has the feel and smell of home, Not a care home. A small single-storey building, with nice gardens, in a quiet area. The staff are happy and caring, happy to talk and discuss your relative's needs and care. Actively asking, for information on their likes/dislikes to ensure
they have the best experience. It is a warm, clean, safe place, for my brother. Unfortunately, my brother has to be moved due to his personal needs, which I am truly sad about. Thank you to every member of staff.

Reply from Gloria Macatangay, Registered Manager at Widecombe Nursing Home

Thank you, Kim and all the best for your brother. We hope that he is adjusting very well to his new environment. It was a pleasure meeting the whole family.


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Review from S L (Son of Resident) published on 8 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am writing this on behalf of my mother and myself, period of stay approx 6 weeks.
Management very helpful and efficient with queries. Food and drink very good, room was clean and tidy.
My father was transferred from the main area hospital requiring palliative care which included a rapid decline
in physical strength. From the very first visit, we were made to feel very welcomed and we could see the staff caring for my father as his condition advanced. They adjusted their care and attention as required.
I will be eternally grateful to the staff for the compassion shown and care given to my mother during his stay.

Reply from Gloria Macatangay, Registered Manager at Widecombe Nursing Home

Thank you very much for your appreciation for everyone's hard work. It was a pleasure meeting you and your loved ones.


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Review from J D (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Widecombe have been understanding and caring about my mother’s condition She can be challenging. The home is clean. The food is excellent. The management is always on hand to speak with me. Very friendly.

Reply from Gloria Macatangay, Registered Manager at Widecombe Nursing Home

Thank you very much for your excellent feedback. Thank you for appreciating the whole team at Widecombe and for all your support. It is our pleasure to care for your mum. We are very grateful to meet you and your family.


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Current Review Score: 9.0 (8.970)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (8.970) out of 10 for Widecombe Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 6 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 4.581 for Widecombe Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (44 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 62 Ratings = 4.581

  • 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 4.389 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Widecombe Nursing Home is based on 6 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 = 3.6

    • 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 38 registered maximum number of service users is 7.6. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 7.6 = 0.789

  • 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: 27 Jun 2024

Overall
Requires improvement

  • Caring

    Requires improvement

  • Effective

    Requires improvement

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Inadequate

  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Widecombe Nursing Home

What types of Care is Widecombe Nursing Home registered for?

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

What additional types of Care does Widecombe Nursing Home provide?

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

How many Rooms does Widecombe Nursing Home have?

There are 38 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Widecombe Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Widecombe Nursing Home to the centre of Luton?

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