Chelfham House Residential Home

Chelfham House Residential Home is a residential care home in Barnstaple, Devon (EX31 4RP). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Chelfham House Residential Home

Chelfham House Residential Home is in Barnstaple, north Devon, providing residential care for older people and younger adults who need support close at hand. We are not a large place and we do not run like one, so the kitchen, the lounge and the garden are used much as they would be in any household. We support residents living with dementia and adults with a learning disability or who are autistic. In each case the approach begins with knowing the person properly: their history, their habits, what settles them and what does not. Routines are kept familiar, changes explained before they happen, and there is somewhere quiet to go when the house feels busy. Our team helps with personal care, medication, mobility and meals, and equally with the things that make a day worth having: conversation, company, a walk outside, or simply peace when that is what somebody wants. Relatives are welcome whenever they can come. Respite stays are available for people needing care for a short period. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good. Please come and see us on an ordinary day and ask us whatever you would like to know.

Care provided at Chelfham House Residential Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Chelfham House Residential Home

Where is Chelfham House Residential Home located?

Chelfham House Residential Home is a residential care home in Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Chelfham House Residential Home provide?

Chelfham House Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Chelfham House Residential Home's CQC rating?

Chelfham House Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 3 August 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Chelfham House Residential Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Chelfham House Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Chelfham House Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Chelfham House Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Chelfham House Residential Home

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Chelfham House Residential Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Chelfham House Residential Home 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. Chelfham House Residential Home 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. Chelfham House Residential Home 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 South West

Chelfham House Residential Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Chelfham House Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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