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Kirk House takes great pride in offering a highly professional, personal, quality care and nursing service for frail elderly.
The home offers a bright and cheerful atmosphere, with all sorts of activities, including quizzes, relevant games, trips out to local amenities and clubs. An Activities...
Care Provided by Kirk House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 35 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- 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
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are depending assessment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Kirk House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Kirk House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Owner
- Uttoxeter & District Old People's Housing Society
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Stacey Smith(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (32)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (20)
Kirk House Reviews (23)
Kirk House has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.447) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kirk House has 23 reviews.
I took my husband for a respite stay. This is the seventh care home he has stayed in across Staffordshire and this is by far the best one he has used. The staff were extremely welcoming, friendly and caring. I was very sceptical when i arrived as had some bad experiences in the past but within half an hour I knew my husband was going to be well looked after. I was added to an online messaging group to get daily updates, he went bowling, out for lunch, shopping, played air guitar to a singers rendition of dancing queen and that was all in a week. The food was very good quality and i had the pleasure of sampling the fish and chips. Stacey, Kate and the team are amazing and I have already booked the next respite stay. I would recommend this care home as they love the residents like they were their own.
There are many positives to comment on about Kirk House since I've been visiting. I like the 'open office door' policy and am always greeted with a warm welcome by smiling faces. The staff team from my observations and in communicating with them are always helpful and they work as a team. Any query is dealt with professionally and promptly. The staff should be very proud of the excellent service they all provide to both residents and families/visitors. My godfather is extremely well cared for, safe and his medical needs are fully supported which is also very much appreciated. He is treated with respect and kindness as I am whenever I visit. Keep up the excellent work Kirk House Team - you are doing a great job.
My mum has improved a lot since being at Kirk House. She has put weight on. She's clean very day. The staff are helpful and kind. Overall we feel Mum is in good hands.
Dad's care has been brilliant in all. He has been looked after with dignity. Family has been supported since the recent admission to care. Staff have been supportive throughout. Management and nursing staff have been present and sensitive. Personal care has been wonderful in the way carers are respectful, pleasant and both comforting and supportive. Very very happy for communication in changes, events, moments, especially when this collectively aids a comfortable home setting.
I am very happy for the care received for my relative. The staff are very considerate.
My mother has received very good care whilst in Kirk House over the last several years given her advanced age and health the main aim to ensure her comfort has been well met. I am impressed by both the standard of care and nursing.
Staff are excellent with Dad, friendly, very kind and very helpful. Love the fact you can visit at any time, food smells amazing, it's clean and tidy, he has everything he needs to be safe. IN mynexperience of the care home, everybody has been fantastic with Dad.
Kirk House provides a high standard of care in a well-run, supportive environment. The team are approachable, responsive, and clearly committed to residents' wellbeing. The home is clean, organised, and thoughtfully managed, and the staff take time to understand individual needs. We've felt confident and reassured throughout our experience.
Our relative is well cared for and supported by the staff team, and is gradually settling into the home. Staff are all friendly and approachable, and nothing is too much trouble. Moving to the home has been the best thing for our relative and has meant as a family we know all the care needed is in place.
A warm and friendly environment. The staff are always welcoming and helpful. It is an old building so it's not possible for it to be perfect but it is really well maintained and cared for.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every member of staff for making my mother's transition from her own property to her new home at Kirk House. The home has a dedicated and professional team of staff, who are well-managed by their senior management team. The senior management team took the time to understand my mother's specific needs and created a bespoke care plan. Nothing is too much trouble. My mother has only been in the home for a month but we have seen such a difference in her mental health and general well-being. My mother is now showing interest in hobbies she enjoyed previously, such as painting, which the team have been able to facilitate. The food is amazing which my mother so enjoys. This has led to a physical change in her appearance for the better. All staff have been most welcoming and have encouraged us to visit freely. This has allowed regular visits from family and friends. I would have no hesitation in recommending Kirk House to anyone.
Kirk House is a well-run and happy residential and nursing home with a lovely family atmosphere. The staff are very helpful and make sure everyone is well looked after and cared for and their individual needs are met. The activities that take place from time to time are always very well planned and organised and are enjoyed by everyone too.
Personally, I would prefer more activities or even an outing with some of the more able residents, or maybe having some entertainment in the home ie: Bingo, singer, music etc.
I don't like the fact that all residents are to be in bed before 8pm. I also don't like that there is only three staff on of an evening, as more able residents get neglected or left to own devices a lot.
Staff are always friendly with her.
Excellent staff can't be more helpful. The manager and all the staff look after my mother as if she were their own. They have lots of activities and things to make her stay a happy one.
Mum has been in Kirk House for almost 3 years now. During that time, she has received wonderful care. All her needs are met and she seems happy and content. Kirk House has a lovely homely feel and the staff are amazing.
This is Mom's first month in Kirk House. The care home manager and staff have made the transition from hospital to the home very smooth. Enabling a weekend admission was greatly appreciated. The care staff have taken very good care of Mom and have been welcoming to family and friends. We are very pleased that Mom is being managed without the need for daily sedatives which were being used in hospital.
All the staff are very friendly, polite and helpful and any concerns about her well-being are recognised and acted upon in an appropriate manner.
They have given excellent care and consideration to my husband, sometimes going above and beyond.
Overall, very happy for my mother to be here. She is content and says she's looked after. The home is clean and tidy and all the staff are lovely and kind to my mother.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 May 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kirk House
What types of Care is Kirk House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Alcohol / Drug Misuse, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Kirk House have?
There are 32 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Kirk House?
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, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Kirk House to the centre of Uttoxeter?
0.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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