Berrybrook House
Berrybrook House is a residential care home in Ripley, Derbyshire (DE5 8NN). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Berrybrook House
We are Berrybrook House, a residential care home in Ripley, Derbyshire. We support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, including younger adults, and we also offer respite stays. This is a home first and a service second. The people who live here decide how their week runs, what is cooked, how the place looks and how much company they want on any given day. Our job is to make those choices real, which sometimes means practical help with personal care, medication or cooking, and sometimes means standing back while somebody does something slowly for themselves. We plan around individuals rather than around a routine. Some of the people here want a busy week with college, work, sport or regular groups. Others want a quiet and highly predictable rhythm, and where change is unsettling we keep things steady and prepare carefully for anything unusual. Both are perfectly reasonable ways to live. We also take positive risk seriously. Being overcautious on somebody else's behalf is easier for us and worse for them, so decisions get talked through with the person and the people who know them well. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We are used to detailed questions from families and commissioners and we welcome them. Please contact us if you would like to look round.
Care provided at Berrybrook House
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 22 May 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Berrybrook House
Where is Berrybrook House located?
Berrybrook House is a residential care home in Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 8NN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Berrybrook House provide?
Berrybrook 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 Berrybrook House's CQC rating?
Berrybrook House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 22 May 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Berrybrook House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Berrybrook House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Berrybrook House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Berrybrook 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. Berrybrook 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. Berrybrook 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. Berrybrook 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 East Midlands
Berrybrook House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £850 to £1,100 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East Midlands, not a quote from Berrybrook House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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