In the serene village of St Ives, Cambridgeshire, Rheola Care Home is housed in an appealing 1930s building with a modern extension, offering a high standard of respite, residential, residential dementia, and end-of-life care. The small home, spanning two floors divided into four suites, fosters close bonds between the team and residents, providing personalised attention and creating an extended family atmosphere. This Excelcare home engages residents with regular sing-along evenings, film screenings, visiting entertainers, and quiz and bingo afternoons. Fun movement-to-music exercise classes promote agility, while guided bus trips to local places of interest provide enjoyable outings. Each suite features a sensitively designed communal living room and dining area for a cozy and intimate feel. The large sensory garden, filled with evocative plants, offers a therapeutic space for residents to sit, have a natter, and reminisce, with fruit trees adding to the delight of fruit picking, featured in delicious pies and jams prepared in the home's kitchens.
Permanent
Residential Care - Available
Permanent
Residential Dementia Care - Available
Permanent
Nursing Care - Unavailable
Permanent
Nursing Dementia Care - Unavailable
Respite
Residential Care - Available
Respite
Residential Dementia Care - Available
Respite
Nursing Care - Unavailable
Respite
Nursing Dementia Care - Unavailable
Individuals with low care needs, who are either fully independent or require minimal assistance with personal care and day-to-day tasks. Residential care usually includes support with tasks like: dressing, washing, taking oral medication and hoisting.
Individuals that have been diagnosed with dementia and are no longer able to live independently at home due to requiring specialist 24-hour care services.
Individuals that require a temporary living arrangement at a care home. Respite is also referred to as a short care home stay and may range from a few days to a couple weeks.
Below are some of the most commonly asked questions about Rheola.
It is situated in St. Ives and is close to popular amenities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is England's health and social care services regulator. Rheola is rated as good, based on the level of care and safety at the home.
The following types of elderly care are available at this home: residential, dementia, respite.
Currently, there are 42 beds at the home.
This care home is owned and operated by Excelcare.
There are a variety of health and wellness activities available at Rheola, including: Baking & Cooking, Beer, Cocktails & Wine, Book and Poetry.
Prices will vary from home to home, depending on the level of elderly care required. At Rheola the cost of care starts from £950 per week.
It's best to call the home directly on 01480 271098 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.