The Loont
The Loont is a residential care home in Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester (CW7 1EX). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About The Loont
The Loont is a residential care home in Winsford, Cheshire, supporting adults with a learning disability or autism and people with a physical disability, including older people and younger adults. We also offer respite stays. This is somebody's home before it is anything else, and we try to run it that way. People have their own rooms, their own routines and a real say in how their days go. Support here is about making ordinary things possible rather than doing them for people, and we are careful about that distinction because independence is quietly worn away by help that arrives too quickly. We also take the time needed to understand how each person communicates, which is not always through words. We should be straightforward with you about where we stand. Our most recent overall judgement from the Care Quality Commission was that we require improvement. We accepted the findings rather than arguing with them, we have a plan of work in place and we are progressing it alongside colleagues in health and the local authority. Families deserve to hear that from us directly rather than discovering it later. If you are considering The Loont for yourself or someone in your family, please come and visit. Meet the people who live here, speak to our staff, and ask us exactly what the concerns were and what we have changed since. We will answer plainly rather than steering you towards a brochure.
Care provided at The Loont
- Older person care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 22 October 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about The Loont
Where is The Loont located?
The Loont is a residential care home in Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester, CW7 1EX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Loont provide?
The Loont is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is The Loont's CQC rating?
The Loont is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 22 October 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Loont offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Loont offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Loont
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. The Loont is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. The Loont is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. The Loont offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. The Loont supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the North West
The Loont has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from The Loont. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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