Care Homes
Hazelford Care Home
Boat Lane,Bleasby,Nottingham, Nottingham NG14 7FT
Overview
Hazelford Care Home is a residential care facility located in Bleasby, a village near Nottingham in Nottinghamshire. The home provides accommodation and care services for older adults and individuals requiring support with daily living activities. Like many care homes in the region, Hazelford offers a safe, supportive environment with trained staff available to assist residents with personal care, medication management, and mobility support.
The care home serves people who may no longer be able to manage independently at home but wish to maintain dignity and quality of life in a community setting. Residents benefit from on-site facilities and a team dedicated to their wellbeing. The location in rural Bleasby provides a quieter environment while remaining accessible to Nottingham's services and amenities.
For practical information regarding admission, available beds, fees, or specific care requirements, prospective residents and their families are encouraged to contact the home directly. The facility operates under UK care standards and regulations to ensure quality provision of residential care services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hazelford Care Home in Nottingham may provide residential care (help with daily activities like washing, dressing, meals, and companionship), nursing care (24-hour care from registered nurses for complex medical needs), dementia care (specialist support for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia), and respite care (short-term stays to give regular carers a break). Contact 01636 830207 to find out exactly which services are available.
Care home fees vary depending on the type of care needed. In the UK, the average cost is approximately £700-1,000 per week for residential care and £900-1,400 per week for nursing care, though this varies by region and provider. Your local council will carry out a financial assessment to determine whether you qualify for council funding. If your assets (including property) are above the capital threshold, you may need to self-fund. NHS Continuing Healthcare funding may be available for those with a primary health need. Contact 01636 830207 for current fees at Hazelford Care Home.
Hazelford Care Home is inspected and rated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. The CQC rates care homes as Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate across five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-Led. You can view the full inspection report for Hazelford Care Home on the CQC website at cqc.org.uk. Ask Hazelford Care Home about their most recent inspection outcome.
Yes, Hazelford Care Home welcomes prospective residents and their families to visit and see the home before making a decision. A visit allows you to see the rooms, communal areas, and gardens, meet staff and current residents, ask questions about care, activities, and daily routine, and get a feel for the atmosphere. Call 01636 830207 to arrange a visit. It is recommended to visit at different times of day and more than once.
Hazelford Care Home may have a specialist dementia care unit or provide dementia-friendly care throughout the home. Dementia care includes trained staff who understand the condition, a safe and secure environment to prevent wandering, memory-stimulating activities, person-centred care plans, and close liaison with families. Ask 01636 830207 about dementia care provision, staff training, and how they support residents with memory loss.
Some care homes allow small pets such as budgies or fish, though this varies. Hazelford Care Home may also welcome visiting pets and organise pet therapy sessions with animals. Having animals around can boost mood and reduce loneliness. Contact 01636 830207 to discuss pet policies.
Yes, Hazelford Care Home encourages residents to personalise their rooms with familiar items from home. You can bring photographs, ornaments, a favourite chair, bedding, small pieces of furniture, a radio or TV, and personal toiletries. This helps create a comfortable, homely environment. Large items should be discussed with the care home in advance. Valuables should be kept to a minimum — ask about secure storage.
Staff at Hazelford Care Home hold relevant qualifications including the Care Certificate (minimum standard for new care workers), NVQs/diplomas in Health and Social Care, registered nurse qualifications (for nursing homes), dementia awareness training, safeguarding training, first aid, and moving and handling. The CQC inspects staffing levels and training as part of their assessment. Ask Hazelford Care Home about their staff-to-resident ratios and training programmes.
If you have a concern, raise it with the care home manager at Hazelford Care Home first. If the issue is not resolved, you can contact the local authority adult social care team, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) if you believe care standards are not being met, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman for complaints about council-funded care, or an independent advocacy service for support with making a complaint.
Before moving into Hazelford Care Home, you will need a care needs assessment from your local council. Contact your council's adult social care team to request an assessment — they will evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional needs and determine what level of care you require. The council will also carry out a financial assessment. You can also ask your GP, hospital, or social worker to refer you. Hazelford Care Home will conduct their own pre-admission assessment to ensure they can meet your needs.
Hazelford Care Home encourages family and friends to visit regularly. Many care homes now offer flexible visiting with no set hours, though some may ask visitors to avoid mealtimes. Contact 01636 830207 for current visiting arrangements. Visitors are always welcome and play an important role in residents' wellbeing.
If a resident's needs change, Hazelford Care Home will review and update their care plan. If the home can accommodate increased needs (for example, by arranging additional nursing support), the resident can stay. If needs exceed what the home can safely provide, staff will work with the family, GP, and local authority to find a suitable alternative, such as a nursing home or hospital. Regular care plan reviews (at least every 6 months) ensure care remains appropriate.
Hazelford Care Home provides three freshly prepared meals daily plus snacks, tea, and coffee. The kitchen caters for dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, gluten-free, diabetic, soft/pureed (for swallowing difficulties), and fortified meals. Residents can choose from a menu, and staff assist those who need help with eating. Mealtimes are social occasions, and residents can eat in the dining room or their own room.
Yes, Hazelford Care Home may offer short-term respite stays, typically from a few days to a few weeks, to give regular carers a well-deserved break. Respite care can be arranged privately or funded by the local authority following a carer's assessment. Contact 01636 830207 to check availability, costs, and how to arrange a respite stay.