The love shown to her - and indeed all of us in the family - has been very much appreciated.
Ann S (Daughter of Resident)
The home seemed exceptionally clean and the dining room and food looked lovely.
Sue M (Daughter of Resident)
The manager and her team are wonderful and very responsive to all Mum's needs.
Lynne P (Daughter of Resident)
Final fees are subject to assessment of the potential resident, the size of the room offered and the facilities needed / available.
Availability of respite care can vary and must be for a minimum of four weeks.
Additional services such as hairdressing, chiropody, newspapers and excursions are not included in the standard weekly fees.
Contact with relatives and friends is fundamental to the resident’s health and well-being and visits are encouraged; therefore no restrictions or booking requirements to visit Elburton Heights Care Home.
Elburton Heights Care Home has a private car park, including disabled parking bays, for people visiting the Home. No charge to use the cark park.
Elburton Heights Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.744) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Elburton Heights Care Home has 86 reviews.
Review from Peter C (Son of Resident) published on 12 September 2019
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Thank you so much for your kind review. It is great for all staff, not just care staff to know what a positive impact they have, not only on the residents but also their wider family.
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Review from Mike S (Friend of Resident) published on 14 June 2019
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. It's great to know that things are going so well for your friend at Elburton Heights.
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Review from P C (Son of Resident) published on 24 May 2019
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Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. This will give the team a real boost. It's lovely for them to see that their hard work and caring ways have been appreciated.
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Review from M E (Son of Resident) published on 25 February 2019
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Thank you very much for sending a review and sharing your experience of the nursing care at Elburton Heights. I am pleased that you were happy with aspects of care and attention and so pleased that we were able to give the best of care at such a crucial time. All of us send condolences to you and your family for the loss of your mother. Kind regards
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Review from Keith W (Regular Volunteer) published on 29 January 2019
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Thank you for taking the trouble to review out home. Your feedback is much appreciated. Kind regards
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Review from David D (Son of Resident) published on 17 January 2019
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Many thanks for your review of Elburton Heights Care Home. I am so pleased to hear that your mother has certainly benefited from the care she is receiving in the home. I am sure that the team will be delighted to know that their hard work has been recognised.
With regard to your comments regarding the change of Home Manager in the home, I am pleased to say that the Home Manager who had been at the home for a number of years moved to a larger home of ours, also in Plymouth, and continued to oversee the home and her staff team until the new, experienced, Home Manager arrived at the home and still continues to support with all aspects of a hand over. I am sure that upon meeting the new manager, you will be assured that the home is in safe hands and will continue to deliver the excellent care it is known for.
With regard to the change of hot water boiler, the need to fit a new boiler was identified when we took on the home 2 years ago. Plans were put in place to decommission, carry out works and replace the old boiler for the new in the smallest window of time we could possibly manage. This did take time to ensure that the best contractors, equipment and checks were in place to complete the job. Plans were also made to ensure that the impact on the residents was also minimal. Thankfully, it's all now completed and everything is working well and hot water is in abundance.
Thank you for your review. Kind Regards
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Review from Eileen G (Wife of Resident) published on 17 July 2018
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Thank you for your review commending the staff and care at Elburton Heights. Everyone works very hard to ensure that all of our residents are settled and happy. You are correct, the homes upgrade of accommodation continues! We do our best to continue with the renovations around the residents and their activities plus, this home is very popular and rooms have to be redecorated as and when they become available. The previous operators had rather neglected this aspect of the home, so we are doing our best to catch-up with everything. As I write this, two lounges, one dining room and one very long corridor are being painted and redecorated. Of course the garden is 'second to none', nowhere else is there a putting green which was put in place specifically for a resident who loves his golf! Kind regards.
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Review from Ross M (Son of Resident) published on 9 May 2018
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Thank you for taking the time and trouble to review the care and services at Elburton Heights Care Home. Your recommendation will do much to reassure those searching for care for a loved one. We send our condolences to you and your family. Kind Regards
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Review from W S (Son of Resident) published on 23 April 2018
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Review from Elaine D (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 2 March 2018
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Many thanks for your review, it's good to know that all is well and we'll be sure to pass your thanks on to all the staff. Kind regards
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Review from E C (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 February 2018
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The staff try to be as helpful as they can, always friendly and respectful. We feel we can leave Mum and not worry about her care. As always, if you notice something health wise with your relative it is worth pointing it out. My mum is of the generation where she doesn't want to be a bother. The food is plentiful and of a good standard. My mum's only criticism is she doesn't like the tea, not great flavour - too milky and cold - but hey, if that's all we've got to say on a negative front then that's pretty top marks I'd say. Instantly we feel part of the Elburton Heights family and it is more than we could have wished for.
Reply from Alison Foreman, Commercial Director at Elburton Heights Care Home
Thank you for taking the trouble to review Elburton Heights and picking out the factors which gave you confidence to pass your mothers care over to the team at Elburton Heights. I am pleased that she is settling well and that you have peace of mind knowing that she is well cared for. Thanks also for the feedback about the tea! We'll get on to that straight away. Kind regards
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Review from P S (Relative of Resident) published on 14 February 2018
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Under the new management food, decoration of rooms, the care, the outside of the care home are much improved.
Reply from Alison Foreman, Commercial Director at Elburton Heights Care Home
Thanks so much for your kind comments, they are much appreciated. Kind regards
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Review from Nichola D (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 October 2017
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Thank you very much for sending such a touching review for Elburton Heights Care Home. I am sure your experience will do much to reassure others who are looking for care for a loved one. The team are always there to support and assist you and your family so, please be sure to raise any concerns you might have, no matter how small. Kind regards
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Review from Jon P (Son of Resident) published on 16 May 2017
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Thank you for taking the trouble to review the care and services at the home. Your positive feedback is much appreciated. Kind regards.
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Review from Carol M (Brother of Resident) published on 25 April 2017
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Thank you for the lovely review and the 'Gold Star'. Very much appreciated! Kind Regards
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Review from Mary H (Sister of Resident) published on 21 April 2017
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Firstly, may I pass on condolences from all at Elburton Heights and Harbour Healthcare at this sad time. I am sure that the team in the home will continue to do all they can to assist in anyway possible, please do not hesitate to ask. The fact you have taken the trouble to write a review today, is a testament to the team and we will be sure to pass on your positive feedback. With kind regards.
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Review from Eric R (Husband of Resident) published on 14 March 2017
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Thank you for taking the time and trouble to review our home. so glad to hear that there are so many positive aspects to the care and attention which you both receive from the home team. Kind regards
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Review from E R (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 March 2017
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Thank you for your kind words. Kind regards
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Review from Katrina H (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 March 2017
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Thank you very much for writing a review of Elburton Heights. The standards of care are our first priority and to hear that you consider care is delivered in a caring and dignified way is greatly reassuring. I can also assure you that since Harbour Healthcare has taken over the home as providers of care, a programme of redecoration has been put in place and is well and truly underway. As you can appreciate, it is not always easy to decorate bedrooms when they are occupied and with this being such a popular home there is not always the opportunity to move residents to empty rooms while bedrooms are being 'made over'. But, we will get round to all rooms and decorate, with new flooring and furniture as well, if necessary, but the process is not always as quick as it might be, so apologies for that. Kind regards
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Review from David P (Nephew of Resident) published on 14 March 2017
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Thank you for your review. The feedback you have given regarding paperwork is an interesting one, as the care team would love to be with their residents 100% of their working day but it is a fact that excellent care is backed up with excellent record keeping. Our care teams are well trained and understand there is a need to keep up to date and detailed notes to support excellent person-centred care and those notes are invaluable for the healthcare needs of our residents. Interestingly, the inspection of all supporting paperwork is very much a major part of the detailed inspection by CQC, the regulator of care homes and, therfore, it has to be in place. That subject aside, great efforts are made in the home to ensure that residents are comfortable and happy and it will please both the activity team and care teams that their hard work has been noticed. Thanks again. Kind regards
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The Review Score of 9.7 (9.744) out of 10 for Elburton Heights Care Home 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 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
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 4.785 for Elburton Heights Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (145 Excellents x 5) + (26 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 177 Ratings = 4.785
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 4.959 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Elburton Heights Care Home is based on 14 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 73 registered maximum number of service users is 14.6. 14 Positive Reviews ÷ 14.6 = 0.959
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.
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