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Eastham

Main Road, Woodham Ferrers, CM3 8RF


Summary

  • Requires improvement

    Regulator's rating

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  • £1,050

    + per week

    Starting weekly rate

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  • 25 beds

    Maximum occupancy

  • 1994

    Date opened

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From the owner

Eastham is a 25 bed home situated on a hill overlooking the Essex countryside in Woodham Ferrers and many of the rooms offer spectacular views of the surrounding area. This spacious home provides expert care for older people, including those living w…

Eastham is a 25 bed home situated on a hill overlooking the Essex countryside in Woodham Ferrers and many of the rooms offer spectacular views of the surrounding area. This spacious home provides expert care for older people, including those living with dementia.

We strive to create a homely environment at Eastham, and all of the bedrooms are beautifully furnished, many with en-suite bathroom facilities. We also have a dedicated area for dementia care, designed to enable those we care for to maintain their independence in a safe environment.

From the manager

“I have been the Registered Manager of Eastham for almost 16 years now, having started as a Care Assistant 5 years prior to that. I feel very privileged to build relationships with residents, relatives and friends alike, and enjoy working together with the staff and our community professionals to enhance the lives and experiences of the people in our care. In order to provide an excellent service to residents, I strongly believe in the need to be professional in management as well as compassionate in care. I have an open door policy and I'm always available to talk. I look forward to welcoming you when you visit our family at Eastham.”

— Marion Hatcher

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Care provided

  • Residential care

    Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.

  • Dementia care

    Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.

Care specialisms

This home offers specialised care for any of the following:

  • Adults over 65 years
  • Physical disabilities
  • Dementia
  • Alzheimer's disease

Features

  • 25 beds
  • 19 single bedrooms
  • 3 beds in double / twin rooms
  • No en-suite rooms
  • Opened in 1994
  • Wheelchair access
  • Grounds / gardens

Prices

From £1,050 per week

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Funding for care in England

If your total savings and property assets are below £23,250, then you may be able to access local authority funding towards accommodation costs, personal care and nursing care.

To qualify, you must first arrange a care needs assessment.

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Regulator's inspection rating

Overall Requires improvement

Last inspection

12 Dec 2022

Safe
Requires improvement
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Outstanding
Well led
Requires improvement
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