Westgate House Care Centre

Tower Road, Ware SG12 7LP
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9.8 330 Reviews
  • Westgate House Care Centre, Ware
This attractive and professionally managed care home rated Outstanding in ‘Well Led’ by the Care Quality Commission in January 2020, has been supporting the local community of Ware for over fifteen years. Established and purpose-built with a positive reputation, Westgate House Care Centre offers quality nursing, residential, rehabilitation and dementia care in a peaceful but central location.

The long-standing home manager, who has been in post for over five years, leads an effective and stable staff group. This, and exceptional in-house training, ensures a skilled and responsive care team to meet the changing individual needs and expectations of every resident. With a caring and compassionate team, where nothing is too much trouble to help residents settle into their new home, the family ethos and the warm relationships the staff achieve are greatly valued by both residents and visitors.

Westgate House has some highly attractive and charming themed day areas in which to relax or socialise; these include the Garden Café – a firm favourite for those who like to enjoy a coffee and chat with the morning paper, the Cinema room, a Reminiscence room, and Café Pierre. Comfortable bedrooms have their own ensuite toilets and washbasins and the home’s showers and bathrooms are newly refurbished.

There are a number of outdoor spaces including a sensory courtyard for residents to benefit from and a separate garden for spending time with friends and relatives.

The facilities have been designed to enhance resident care and quality of life, to optimise cleanliness and help minimise the spread of any infections; this includes a natural ventilation system, wood effect flooring, hand washing facilities in every room and the use of hand gel dispensers throughout the home.
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Care Provided by Westgate House Care Centre

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 109 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • 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

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1650

Fees shown are starting prices and may vary based on the type of care required, individual needs, and the outcome of an assessment. Prices are subject to change. For detailed information, please contact the home directly.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Westgate House Care Centre to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Nancy Currie (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Admission subject to full prior assessment
  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2019

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (109)

Visiting

  • To arrange a visit, please call the home directly. There are no restrictions on visiting.

Parking

  • Free on-site parking

Westgate House Care Centre Reviews (330)

9.8

Westgate House Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.770) out of 10, based on 76 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Westgate House Care Centre has 330 reviews.

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Review from Edith W (Resident) published on 21 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everything is excellent and very friendly and happy always. Made me become independent and enjoyed the breakfast club and the physio.
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Review from Hayley P (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
At first, mum was very apprehensive about going into a nursing home. What a pleasant surprise she got!!
My sister, brothers and myself were so taken not only by the place itself - but by the warm, friendly and above all else, caring staff. They made us all feel very welcome at whatever time we turned
up. No question was too trivial - if I didn't get an answer that day, it was there waiting for me the next. Thank you so very much for everything.
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Review from T R (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The home and staff are lovely.
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Review from Eileen S (Resident) published on 3 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I found the care given here first class. The staff were very kind and attentive at all times, nothing is too much trouble. No problems at all though they were very busy and the attention was available as soon as possible. Accommodation good, cleanliness maintained. Rehab activities and exercises very
good. A reassuring experience.
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Review from Patricia B (Resident) published on 3 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
During my stay at Westgate House Care Centre. I have been looked after extremely well the staff are so caring and kind to everybody and nothing is too much bother for them and their cheerfulness helps to keep up the spirits of the patients.
Physiotherapy and occupational therapy is excellent and have
helped to get me independent.
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Review from Sheila B (Resident) published on 22 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have always dreaded the thought of hospital because I have numerous food intorerences. You have coped amazingly well with this, far better than I ever expected. With very rare exceptions, I have been treated very well.
My only complaint is that the staff could be quieter at night.
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Review from Maureen W (Resident) published on 20 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The occupational therapist did an excellent job. Felt at ease with her helping me wash and dress, anything in general.
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Review from Patricia P (Resident) published on 9 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
After a stay in Westgate, the occupational therapist has really been great along with many others.
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Review from N M (Resident) published on 7 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Westgate is a homely place to be.
Staff and carers are first class to all grades.
Food os good and wholesome to enjoy.
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Review from Susan D (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother came into the unit for rehabilitation following a urine infection. Unfortunately, she contracted pneumonia a week after she got here and didn't manage to rehabilitate. She was discharged home with a full care package. The nursing staff and carers were all very good and took good care of her.
The unit is very well run and no complaints. Our issues were with the social services.
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Review from B B (Resident) published on 23 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I'm rather vague about everything, but very good service all round.
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Review from Shirley C (Resident) published on 19 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone was very caring and helpful.
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Review from Steven M (Resident) published on 19 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are good and they got me up and walking in no time at all. Food is good, rooms are nice and the home is nice and clean.
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Review from G F (Resident) published on 19 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everything here was decent.
Food facilities, friendship.
It was a lovely experience.
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Review from M R (Resident) published on 19 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Yes, I have been made comfortable and the staff are all very nice. Some particular members of staff were very helpful and could not fo enough for you. Thank you once again for getting me back on my feet.
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Review from Donald L (Resident) published on 17 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff have been magnificent 24 hours and always willing to assist.
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Review from Julie T (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are very kind.
All staff are very polite and look cheerful.
Food - dreadful - what a shame.
Lucky and very nice to be able to make hot drinks - much appreciated.
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Review from M B (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 4 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Short term therapy/physio following broken pelvis.
Initially, no weight bearing and in one week I was full weight bearing.
Very disappointed with a lack of management at the time of discharge.
Promises made that medication would be organised at the time of discharge in bubble packs or discharge would
be delayed.
A family member had to resolve this as no bubble pack was provided and a loose bag of medication was given and incomplete.
A second pack of loose medication had to be collected by the family member.
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Review from Joan C (Resident) published on 30 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
I have been looked after Ok thanks. I have been well satisfied.
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Review from John T (Resident) published on 29 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A great experience and I am sorry to leave.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.770)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.770) out of 10 for Westgate House Care Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 76 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 74 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.770 for Westgate House Care Centre is calculated as follows: ( (731 Excellents x 5) + (122 Goods x 4) + (36 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 892 Ratings = 4.77
  2. 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 Westgate House Care Centre is based on 74 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 109 registered maximum number of service users is 21.8, which has been reached with 74 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 21 Jan 2020

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
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Nancy

Nancy Currie

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2014

Nancy has been the manager of Westgate House since 2014. Having worked in the Health and Social Care field for 30 years in a variety of roles and environments, Nancy has had the platform to develop Westgate House in to a home that has a CQC ‘Good’ rating along with a fantastic staff team who support each other in making Westgate House an enjoyable place to live and work.

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