Smitham Downs Road
Smitham Downs Road is a residential care home in Purley, Croydon (CR8 4NH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Smitham Downs Road
We are a residential home on Smitham Downs Road in Purley, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic people, including younger adults. The house runs as a household rather than an institution. Everyone has their own room and their own things, and the week is worked out between the people who live here and the staff supporting them: what is cooked, when the shopping is done, who wants to go out and where to. Those are small matters that add up to whether somebody feels at home or merely accommodated. Support is built around what each person wants to be able to do. For some that means a job, a college course or a regular volunteering day. For others it is getting out into the neighbourhood, keeping up with family, managing money with a hand from staff, or learning to cook something new. We take the long view, since progress in this work is usually gradual and the gains that matter are often ones nobody outside the house would notice. Consistency counts for a great deal, particularly for autistic people, so we keep staffing as settled as we can and explain changes in advance rather than springing them on people. Respite stays are available alongside longer places. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. If you are looking for a place, please come and visit and meet the people who live here.
Care provided at Smitham Downs Road
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 14 June 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Smitham Downs Road
Where is Smitham Downs Road located?
Smitham Downs Road is a residential care home in Purley, Croydon, CR8 4NH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Smitham Downs Road provide?
Smitham Downs Road 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 Smitham Downs Road's CQC rating?
Smitham Downs Road is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 14 June 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Smitham Downs Road offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Smitham Downs Road offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Smitham Downs Road
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Smitham Downs Road 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. Smitham Downs Road 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. Smitham Downs Road 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. Smitham Downs Road 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 London
Smitham Downs Road has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the London, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,150 to £1,500 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the London, not a quote from Smitham Downs Road. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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