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Care Provided by The Alexandra Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Accreditations
- Adopt A Grandparent
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
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The nursing fees quotes are NOT inclusive of Funded Nursing Care (FNC) which we will collect directly from CCG (NHS).
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Alexandra Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
Group / Owner
- Cherry Garden Properties Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Teresa Harwood(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 21+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (33)
Visiting
- You are more than welcome to visit at any time but please do give the home prior notice if you wish to visit at more unusual hours of the day and night.
Parking
- Limited on-site parking available, with a further option for parking along Queens Road.
The Alexandra Nursing Home Reviews (23)
The Alexandra Nursing Home has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.613) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Alexandra Nursing Home has 23 reviews.
I would just like to say thankyou to all the staff at The Alexandra Nursing Home, you are all angels in my eyes this week is 1 of the hardest weeks of my life,all my family's life,lost our beautiful mum yesterday the way it was,so dignified respect love shown i can't tell you we will never forget how my mums been taken care of honestly thankyou thankyou
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was an honour looking after mum and her beloved family. We will pass this on to our dedicated staff.
My mum has now been at The Alexandra for several years and we are happy with the care given to her, she seems as happy as possible and well looked after which is a great relief taken off our shoulders.
Mum has been in The Alexandra for around three years, we are very happy with the home, she is very well looked after, me and my sister cared for Mum for a long time before Mum came here, and it was very hard. The staff are wonderful and very polite.
Thank you for submitting such a positive review. We are pleased that you feel that mum's being looked after very well. Please do let us know if there is anything we can do better.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mum is safe and comfortable, however, the food leave something to be desired.
Overall, The Alexandra Nursing Home provides an excellent all round service to both residents and their associated family.
The Alexandra is always happy to receive comments from relatives, it helps us to review our own working practices.
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.
Thank you.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Carers friendly and helpful.
More staff are needed as the girls are overworked and underpaid.
Mum has never complained, she feels happy and comfortable. Me and my partner enjoy coming because we feel welcome.
Thank you for your positive response to care received at the Alexandra.
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.
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.
Nothing was too much trouble.
Dignified in his final hours.
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.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 December 2019Good
- 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.
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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, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Alexandra Nursing Home have?
There are 33 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.
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