The Alexandra Nursing Home

71-75 Queens Road, Oldham OL8 2BA
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8.9 22 Reviews
  • The Alexandra Nursing Home, Oldham

Care Provided by The Alexandra Nursing Home

  • Type of Service
  • Nursing Home
  • Privately Owned
  • For a maximum of 35 Service Users
  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Offered
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Teresa Harwood (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages from 30 to 100
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (35)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No

Funding & Fees Guide for The Alexandra Nursing Home

  • Paying for a care home can be a difficult think to get your head around. There are many options and funding could also be available. If the local authority decide that you have eligible care needs they will carry out a financial assessment to work out how much you may have to pay towards the cost of care. This amount will depend on your income, savings and assets. If you have to contribute towards the cost of long term care there are many ways to pay for it and its important to look at all options to see whether it’s right for you.


    When you apply to The Alexandra Nursing Home we will carry out an assessment of your care new to ensure our home can meet your needs and the type of care you will require. Our exact fees vary depending on the size of the room, whether the room has en-suite facilities and depending on any additional care or equipment needed. Also your needs may change when you are supported by us, and as our homes charge different rates for residential and nursing the fees may change.


    You can also find more information on the following website


    If you have any other questions please feel free to contact us


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
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Visiting is by prior arrangements


  • Parking
  • Plenty of onsite parking.


The Alexandra Nursing Home Reviews (22)

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8.9

The Alexandra Nursing Home has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.898) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Alexandra Nursing Home has 22 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Went to see my mum as usual today, just so happy my mum looked great, she looked so smart, I dreaded my mum being in a care home. But the way my mum's taken care of from all the staff is fantastic, always feel like staff are there for us as well, couldn't ask for better support, so grateful to all the
staff there.

Reply from Dennis Tahalele, Area and Compliance Manager at The Alexandra Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words - it is much appreciated! We are pleased to hear Mum is looked after well. Please do let us know if there is anything we can do better.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My wife went into the home, remembered nothing, could not walk without help and very down and sad. But now all the staff get on very well with my wife and I am more than pleased with the way they all look after her and myself, yes they look after me. Drinks, meals, snacks and made so welcome. I am so
happy my wife is warm, safe and looked after. Thank you all at The Alexandra Home. I am so happy now.

Reply from Dennis Tahalele, Area & Compliance Manager at The Alexandra Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind comments. We are pleased that your wife has settled in well. Please do let us know if there is anything else we can do for you and feel free to join in with mealtimes as often as you like!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has dementia and was living at home with my dad when she fell and broke her hip. She went into The Alexandra for a short stay. I'm not sure whether she will be able to return home, but if she cannot then as a family we will be more than happy for her to stay at this lovely nursing home.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The transfer of our dad from hospital care to The Alexandra Nursing Home, a few months ago, was managed well with no distress for Dad at all. He was immediately welcomed and made comfortable in a good-sized room that was spotlessly clean. Since then, all our queries have been answered and our requests
have been addressed. The staff are friendly, caring and accommodating. We feel assured that Dad is being well cared for by the manager and her team and importantly for us, he is comfortable and in a safe place.

Reply from Dennis Tahalele, Area & Compliance Manager at The Alexandra Nursing Home

Thank you for such a positive review. We are pleased Dad has settled in well and that you feel assured about the caring environment we provide. Please do let us know if there is anything we can do better.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly, efficient and caring staff. The home always feels warm and welcoming and has always a lovely smell coming from the kitchen. As I walk through the corridors to reach my dad's room, it is obvious that all residents are comfortable and extremely happy.

Reply from Dennis Tahalele, Area & Compliance Manager at The Alexandra Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with such a positive review. It is greatly appreciated and echoes what we feel The Alexandra Nursing Home stands for. Please do let us know if there is anything we can do to improve. Pleased to hear Dad has settled in well.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience of The Alexandra is that it is excellent in all respect of my wife's care. I am very impressed. My wife is treated as an individual with her own individual needs, not just as another resident. Her room is exceptional, always spotless and immaculate. Staff are caring and supportive,e and
management are always available if required. The manager contacts me regularly to report progress and any problems my wife may be experiencing. It is excellent.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Mum is safe and comfortable, however, the food leave something to be desired.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We as a family are very happy with the care given to my mum and her accommodation.
I have nothing negative to say about the care home.

Reply from Teresa Harwood, Manager at The Alexandra Nursing Home

On behalf of the Alexandra staff it is good for moral to receive positive reviews.
Thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find the care home is very well run. The staff are friendly and always help when asked. The rooms are very big, spacious and clean.

Reply from Teresa Harwood, Manager at The Alexandra Nursing Home

I would like to thank Linda for her positive review of our care home.
Thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall, The Alexandra Nursing Home provides an excellent all round service to both residents and their associated family.

Reply from Teresa Harwood, Manager at The Alexandra Nursing Home

The Alexandra is always happy to receive comments from relatives, it helps us to review our own working practices.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Nan has been at Alexandra for around 7 years with Alzheimer's, her care needs have changed throughout her time here and at each stage, they have been able to meet all her care needs to an excellent standard. Good communications with family throughout COVID-19 they have remained COVID free. Couldn't
thank the whole team enough.

Reply from Dennis Tahalele, Area & Compliance Manager at The Alexandra Nursing Home

Thank you very much for your positive review. We are very proud to have kept COVID-19 at bay so far and we will continue to work hard to keep it that way.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff look after my Nan very well, they have continued to work very hard throughout COVID-19. I am very thankful for all they do.

Reply from Dennis Tahalele, Area & Compliance Manager at The Alexandra Nursing Home

Thank you so much for posting such a positive review, it is much appreciated. We feel accomplished by having been able to keep COVID-19 at bay and we will continue to work hard to keep it that way.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad is here, and I am so pleased. All the staff are extremely courteous, professional and caring. I would never think of moving my dad.

Reply from Dennis Tahalele, Area & Compliance Manager at The Alexandra Nursing Home

Thank you very much for your positive review - it is greatly appreciated. We are very pleased that you feel Dad is being looked after well. Please do let us know if there is anything we can do better.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father loved living at the Alexandra Nursing Home but unfortunately due to his challenging behaviour, he had to move. He loved all the staff who were very professional whilst maintaining a friendly and helpful manner. They kept me up to date with his issues and I had every faith in trusting them
in providing all his care needs. They were always very welcoming when I came to visit and I would totally recommend Alexandra home to anyone who is considering a care home for a loved one.

Reply from Dennis Tahalele, Area & Compliance Manager at The Alexandra Nursing Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to post such a positive review. It is very unfortunate that we cannot continue to offer this type of specialised care but we are pleased to hear that we have been able to do so positively for the time being. We sincerely hope dad will settle in well at his new home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Carers friendly and helpful.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff are very attentive and friendly. Clearly become attached to the patients and treat them as family.
More staff are needed as the girls are overworked and underpaid.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has never complained, she feels happy and comfortable. Me and my partner enjoy coming because we feel welcome.

Reply from Teresa Harwood, Manager at The Alexandra Nursing Home

Thank you for your positive response to care received at the Alexandra.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Very welcoming and friendly.
Although it is in need of some renovation, it is made up for by the kindness and caring of the staff.
If we need respite again, we will definitely come back here.
It's not what it looks like, it's what is provided for by the staff.

Reply from Dennis Tahalele, Area & Compliance Manager at The Alexandra Nursing Home

Thank you for your positive review. We will take your suggestions on board and hope you will entrust Mum in our care in the future.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care for granddad.
Nothing was too much trouble.
Dignified in his final hours.

Reply from Dennis Tahalele, Area & Compliance Manager at The Alexandra Nursing Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to post such a positive review. I'm pleased to hear that you feel that your grandfather was looked after well. Once more, our heartfelt condolences.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have always found the staff so caring to the residents, friendly and welcoming to the family and visitors. They have helped my mother-in-law get back to physical health since becoming a resident there. She has dementia and refuses her medication on a regular basis. They have been working with mental
health nurse and GP to resolve this and make sure she gets her medication. We have never had any regrets about placing her in care here.

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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.898)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.898) out of 10 for The Alexandra Nursing Home 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 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 5 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 4.684 for The Alexandra Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (40 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 57 Ratings = 4.684

  • 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 4.214 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Alexandra Nursing Home is based on 5 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 = 3.5

    • 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 35 registered maximum number of service users is 7. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 7 = 0.714

  • 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: 19 Dec 2019

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    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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Frequently Asked Questions about The Alexandra Nursing Home

What types of Care is The Alexandra Nursing Home registered for?

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

What additional types of Care does The Alexandra Nursing Home provide?

Palliative Care, Day Care, Convalescent Care & Physiotherapy are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does The Alexandra Nursing Home have?

There are 35 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at The Alexandra Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is The Alexandra Nursing Home to the centre of Oldham?

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