Highview House
Highview House is a residential care home in Spennymoor, County Durham (DL16 7JT). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.
About Highview House
We are Highview House, a small residential care home in Spennymoor, County Durham. We support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, including younger adults, and we also offer respite stays. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. We are proud of that and also clear about what it means. It is not a promise that nothing will ever go wrong here. It reflects the fact that we know the people who live here well, that our staff are properly supported, and that when something needs putting right we deal with it rather than explaining it away. Day to day, this is a home first. The people who live here decide how their week runs, what is cooked, how the place looks and how much company they want. Some want a busy week with work, college, sport or regular groups. Others want quiet and a rhythm they can rely on, and where change is unsettling we keep things steady and prepare carefully for anything unusual. We also take positive risk seriously. Protecting somebody from every possible setback would protect them from most of what makes life worth having. Please contact us if you would like to visit.
Care provided at Highview House
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 26 September 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Highview House
Where is Highview House located?
Highview House is a residential care home in Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7JT. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Highview House provide?
Highview House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Highview House's CQC rating?
Highview House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 26 September 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Highview House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Highview House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Highview House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Highview House 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. Highview House 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. Highview House 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. Highview House 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 East
Highview House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £750 to £1,000 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North East, not a quote from Highview House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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