Westley Court Care Home
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Austcliffe Lane
Cookley
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY10 3RT
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Profile Strength |
Excellent 97%
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| Care Type | Care Home |
| Care Category | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,545.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Requires Improvement |
Meet The Manager
Rachel Price is Home Manager at Westley Court Care Home.
Westley Court Care & Nursing Home is situated in the peaceful village of Cookley, near Kidderminster. The dedicated staffing team deliver a high standard of care in comfortable, homely surrounds. We specialise in providing Palliative Care, Nursing Care and Respite Care.
Welcome to Westley Court Care & Nursing Home Coate Water Care have worked tirelessly to create a homely environment at Westley Court and our dedicated team of experienced carers, nurses and support staff are the guardians of a highly professional care setting.
Coate Water Care operate electronic care planning and medication administration systems. This gives relatives peace of mind that everything is being managed as it should be and that care planning and care delivery achieve the highest possible standards.
Coate Water Care invest heavily in staff training and development. We encourage and support staff to progress within the company. We achieved National Care Association “Member of the Year” in 2019, partly due to our staff training and development programmes
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, End of Life, High Dependency, Palliative, Personal care, Rehabilitation. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Bariatric care, Cancer, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Heart Disease, Huntington Disease, Korsakoff, Liver Disease, Lung Disease, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Parkinson's Disease, Stroke. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI). |
| Dementia Behaviour | Challenging Behaviour, Wandering . |
| Dementia Specialisms | Mixed Dementias. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
| Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Regulatory Assessment | We have been assessed by the care regulator in our approach to infection control. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: CQC | ||
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Admission | The provider assured the regulator that it was admitting people safely to the service. |
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Policies | The provider assured the regulator that its infection prevention and control policy was up to date. |
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Premises | The provider assured the regulator that it was promoting safety through the layout and hygiene practices of the premises. |
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Shielding | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
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Staffing | The provider assured the regulator that it was making sure infection outbreaks can be effectively prevented or managed. |
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Testing | The provider assured the regulator that it was accessing testing for people using the service and staff. |
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
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Visitors | The provider assured the regulator that it was preventing visitors from catching and spreading infections. |
| To view the provider’s latest Inspection Reports, Click here. | ||
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| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms. Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) Yes, our care home has mobile phone signal in all our resident’s rooms. Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Family Portal Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals here. |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 50 |
| LGBTQ Welcome |
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| Yes |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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Westley Court has been a nursing home for over 30 years. Prior to this it was a hotel. Many residents and clients have shared stories of the famous dances and discos they had here. We have a laundry, two lovely lounges, a coffee area, dining room, Hair salon, Activity area and beautiful grounds with a lake and views down to the river Stour. We also have a lovely Court Yard with a seating area. We like to call ourselves the home on the hill, we are surrounded by wonderful views of the Shropshire hills and Staffordshire and Worcestershire country side. We are also local to the town of Kidderminster and a little village called Cookley. We are also lucky to have some lovely local country pubs |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| No |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 2 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Activities Room, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Hairdressers, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Pond or Lake, Scenic Views, Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Individual Heating Controls. |
| Our Photos |
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| Description |
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We have 33 en-suite rooms which are on two floors. We would like you to make it your home so feel free to bring in smaller pieces of furniture and we will be happy to help hang pictures and photos for you. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 33 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 33 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Alarm, Internet Access. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,545.00 |
| Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,545.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,545.00 |
| Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,545.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,545.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Region | West Midlands |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. For more information about Choice Dining please click here.
| Styles of Food |
 Gluten-free
Halal
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Café
Restaurant
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| Dining Styles |
Hot Trolley
Room Service
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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| Our Menu |
alternative menu.pdf
cheese and wine tasting.pdf
chinese banquet.pdf
fine dining in the lounge.pdf
fine dining taken in the room.pdf
healthy options.pdf
home made cakes for mcmillan.pdf
indian banquet.pdf
menus week 1,2,3,4.pdf
party time buffet 2.pdf
party time buffet.pdf
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
Hot Trolley
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to a Restaurant
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
There is a weekly menu.
We offer catering for special events.
Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Halal food can be served.
Gluten-free food can be served.
Vegan food can be served.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.
Tables are well laid.
We have food theme days/nights.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
We have a waste management system.
We monitor our food waste.
We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
| Activities Are So Important |
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Our Activities Organiser works hard to incorporate people’s hobbies into their daily routine. Some residents enjoy being pampered by beauticians. Others prefer sitting peacefully with their favourite carer in our extensive grounds where they can savour lakeside views and pretty canals. Other guests prefer more lively activities, from bespoke exercise sessions, live music and baking classes to visits to local parks, Christmas parties and theatre trips. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Exercise Class, Gardening, Music Entertainment, Quiz Games, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping. |
| Our Pets |
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We can support people wishing to bring their pets into the home. Further details are available from the home manager |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
| How We Help With Your Pet |
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| Feeding, Sanitation, Walking. |
| We Welcome |
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| Cats, Dogs, Others (subject to review). |
Austcliffe Lane
Cookley
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY10 3RT
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Requires Improvement |
| Safe | Requires Improvement |
| Well Led | Requires Improvement |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Requires Improvement |
| Effective | Requires Improvement |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 2nd November 2023 |
| Last rated | 5th December 2023 |
| Reports | |
| Registration Date | 3rd October 2012 |
| Service Provider | Coate Water Care Company (Church View Nursing Home) Limited, SN3 4YF |
5th December 2023 | Transport |
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| Car Park on-site. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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