FAQs

We support residents’ overall wellbeing through the excellent care we provide that helps to alleviate daily stresses associated with personal care, mobility, or medical care needs. We also support mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing through the all-inclusive facilities and activities we provide that enable residents to socialise with others, learn new skills, gain new experiences, and continue with their hobbies regularly. We encourage residents to live their lives the way they want to.

Our care plans are tailored to each individual and are reviewed as needs change, every 3 months in-house or every 6 months formally, to ensure that they continue to fulfil residents’ needs and requirements if a resident’s care needs change. We recognise that people’s health and wellbeing demands change over time, therefore our care is tailored to adapt to this. If changes are required to a resident’s care then we work closely with them and their family members to make updates and arrangements as necessary.

At The Amwell, we offer first-class residential, dementia and respite care. To find out more about our care services or to book a tour, get in touch.

We are glad to offer Respite Care at The Amwell Care Home from a minimum of 3 weeks. Prior to admission, we will evaluate a person’s care needs and assess what care service is most appropriate for them.

Respite care is suitable for those who have recently had an illness, injury, or operation and cannot return to normal life straight away. It can also be arranged for someone who is caring full-time for their loved one at home and who needs a well-deserved break.

At The Amwell Care Home, we require a 28-day notice period for residents receiving any of our long-term care types and are looking to move out. Our compassionate team are on hand around the clock to support you with your moving transition and answer any further questions you have.

We provide a range of facilities for all of our residents including an in-house salon, as well as a cinema room, communal and private dining rooms, an activities programme, a gym and landscaped gardens for residents to pursue their hobbies and interests.

Residents are encouraged to participate in group activities and events by our fantastic team of Activities Co-ordinators. Examples of activities include arts & crafts, film nights, pamper sessions, gardening, exercise sessions, live entertainment, games, quizzes, and much more.

Yes, all of our bedrooms have access to a private en-suite wetroom including a sink, toilet, and shower.

All of our residents are encouraged to bring their own fire retardant furniture or personal items to make their rooms their own. Residents can make their room feel like their own by incorporating personal belongings such as photographs and decorations, small pieces of furniture, and furnishings. It’s the little additions to a room that can make all the difference.

Yes, we have a friendly, professional hairdresser that visits our salon 2-3 times a week to provide residents with a variety of hair services so that they can look and feel their best.

When you pay your weekly care home fees at The Amwell Care Home, this includes your accommodation, all meals, snacks, and drinks, as well as any activities you participate in, in-house facilities you use, and local excursions (some may incur additional charges where applicable). All care and support are also included within your weekly fees, although some additional medical services such as dental care or chiropody may come at an extra cost. We try to accommodate all our resident’s requests but some may incur additional charges. Please contact the team for more information regarding this.

In England, care home fees are assessed based on the individual’s care needs and financial situation.

The assessment of care needs is carried out by the local authority, which will determine the level of care required and the type of care home that is appropriate. The financial assessment is also carried out by the local authority or by an independent financial advisor. It will take into account the individual’s income, savings, and assets to determine whether they need to contribute towards the cost of their care.

If the individual’s assets and income are below a certain level, they may be entitled to financial support from the local authority to help pay for their care home fees.

Get in touch with the team for more information.

There are different methods for paying care home fees. If the individual has been assessed as having eligible care needs and limited financial resources, the local authority may cover all or part of their care home fees. The amount of funding will depend on the individual’s means. If an individual has sufficient income, savings, or assets, they may be required to pay for their care home fees themselves. In some cases, family members may choose to contribute towards the cost of care. An individual’s care home fees may be paid for by a combination of sources, such as local authority funding and self-funding.

If your care home fees cost more than what your local council is willing to pay, someone else can make up the difference between that figure and the home’s fee, such as a family member.

Fees will be reviewed annually, and any change will be advised at least 4 weeks in advance of any change taking effect. The current fee uplift is effective in April each year. For further information please contact us.

If someone is having financial difficulties, we want to be able to help you in any way we can, whether that’s looking at different finance options or relocating you to a smaller suite inside the home. Speak to our team about how we can support you.

All fees related to the care agreement will remain in place until 3 days after death. During this period, loved ones are required to remove all personal items from the room.

Get in touch with our team for more information.

Yes. The Amwell Care Home is regularly inspected by the Care Quality Commission to ensure that our care home in Melton Mowbray continues to meet a high standard of care in all areas of the home.

Yes, we welcome all prospective residents and their families to tour our care home to ensure it’s right for them.

Yes, we allow prospective residents to schedule a trial stay from a minimum of 3 weeks so that they can experience what life will be like at The Amwell Care Home before making the decision to move in permanently. Please get in touch with our friendly team if you’d like to arrange this.