Lakenham Residential Care Home

Lakenham Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Bideford, Devon (EX39 1JJ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Lakenham Residential Care Home

Lakenham Residential Care Home in Bideford is a care home for older people who need help with daily living. We support people with physical disabilities and people with sight or hearing loss, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. A good deal of our work lies in details that are easy to overlook. A room arranged so that somebody can manage it independently. Lighting, contrast and clear signs. A hearing aid that has been checked and is actually working, because a conversation somebody cannot follow is worse than no conversation at all. Equipment within reach, so that moving about does not mean waiting for help. None of it is dramatic and all of it decides whether a day goes well. Beyond that we try to keep life ordinary. People choose their own routines, keep their own things around them, eat food cooked here with real choice at each meal, and have company or quiet as they prefer. Help with washing, dressing and mobility is given at the person's own pace and recorded carefully so it happens the same way whoever is on duty. We would rather support somebody to do a thing slowly than do it for them quickly. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated the home good overall, and visitors are welcome at any reasonable time.

Care provided at Lakenham Residential Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Lakenham Residential Care Home

Where is Lakenham Residential Care Home located?

Lakenham Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Bideford, Devon, EX39 1JJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Lakenham Residential Care Home provide?

Lakenham Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Lakenham Residential Care Home's CQC rating?

Lakenham Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 17 November 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Lakenham Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Lakenham Residential Care Home

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

No. Lakenham Residential Care Home 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. Lakenham Residential Care 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. Lakenham Residential Care 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?

No. Lakenham Residential Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

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

Lakenham Residential Care 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 Lakenham Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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