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Hickathrift House

217 Smeeth Road, Marshland St James, Wisbech, PE14 8JB


Summary

  • Good

    Regulator's rating

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  • Rooms available

    Current availability

  • 57 beds

    Maximum occupancy

  • 1988

    Date opened

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From the owner

Hickathrift House is a purpose-built Care Home set in the village of Marshland St James -
situated between Wisbech and Kings Lynn. It is approximately 30 minutes from
Sandringham, 40 minutes from Hunstanton and the home specializes in providing
Re…

Hickathrift House is a purpose-built Care Home set in the village of Marshland St James -
situated between Wisbech and Kings Lynn. It is approximately 30 minutes from
Sandringham, 40 minutes from Hunstanton and the home specializes in providing
Residential Care, Dementia Care and Pre-bookable respite stays for older individuals.

Communities at Hickathrift House are smaller with a family feel so residents feel safe and
comfortable. Care is focused on independence, dignity and choice. Dedication and high
standards can be seen across the board at Hickathrift House: care, hospitality, house-
keeping, administration and life enrichment for the homes residents and visitors alike.

Dementia Care is provided in Memory Lane at Hickathrift House and utilises a careful blend
of skills and techniques developed by leading experts in the field of Dementia Care. Memory
Lane incorporates bespoke design in its use of colour and cues to help individuals navigate
through the home, whilst thoughtful interior design features, such us adapted crockery and
tableware assists with reminiscence. Individuals living with Dementia are offered a range of
activities to help preserve life skills, support interactions and retain a sense of purpose and
selfhood.

The team would be delighted to welcome you at Hickathrift House anytime for a cup of tea
and a chat - you are assured of a friendly and warm reception from all who live and work at
this delightful home.

Visit Hickathrift House website

To help find the right care home for you, here's some questions you can ask when you enquire.

  1. What is your visitor policy?
  2. What types of activities are available?
  3. Can we specify a visiting GP?
  4. Are family members allowed to stay overnight?
  5. Are pets allowed to visit or stay?
  6. What types of food are offered each week?
  7. What kinds of days out do you offer?
  8. Can residents bring personal furniture?
  9. What security procedures are in place?
  10. How do you handle complaints?

Read more >


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.

    Separate dementia accommodation

Care specialisms

This home offers specialised care for any of the following:

  • Adults over 65 years
  • Adults under 65 years
  • Hearing impairment
  • Visual impairment
  • Speech impairment
  • Dementia
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Huntington's disease
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Cancer
  • Stroke

Features

  • 57 beds
  • All single bedrooms
  • 48 en-suite rooms
  • Purpose built, opened in 1988
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair access
  • Personal furniture allowed
  • TV point in rooms
  • Pets allowed (by arrangement)
  • Bar / café
  • Grounds / gardens
  • Separate dementia accommodation

Prices

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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.

Read more about how to fund care

Regulator's inspection rating

Overall Good

Last assessment

10 Apr 2019

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well led
Good
Read the full Care Quality Commission report