Bourne Bridge House

Bourne Bridge House is a residential care home in South Molton, Devon (EX36 4NL). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Bourne Bridge House

Bourne Bridge House is a residential care home in South Molton in Devon, and we support adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss. We also take respite bookings for people whose usual home is elsewhere. We keep coming back to one idea here, which is that this is a house people live in rather than a service they receive. Rooms are theirs to arrange. The weekly shop is decided by the people who will eat it. If somebody wants the television off and the window open, that is not a negotiation with staff. We ask, we listen, and we accept being turned down. Where sight or hearing loss is part of the picture, the difference is made by small habits rather than grand gestures. Saying who you are as you come in. Leaving furniture exactly where it lives. Checking that glasses are clean and hearing aids actually working. We build those into the ordinary day rather than treating them as additional care. Understanding how each person tells us things is the other half of our job, especially where speech is not the main route. We learn each person's way, record it, and make sure the whole team reads it the same, because a predictable place is a calm one. South Molton is a friendly town and we use it, for shopping, for groups, for getting out when the weather allows. The Care Quality Commission rated us good at our last inspection, and we keep asking what needs improving.

Care provided at Bourne Bridge House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Bourne Bridge House

Where is Bourne Bridge House located?

Bourne Bridge House is a residential care home in South Molton, Devon, EX36 4NL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Bourne Bridge House provide?

Bourne Bridge House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Bourne Bridge House's CQC rating?

Bourne Bridge House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 26 October 2017. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Bourne Bridge House offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Bourne Bridge House

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

No. Bourne Bridge 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. Bourne Bridge 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. Bourne Bridge 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?

Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.

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

Bourne Bridge House 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 Bourne Bridge House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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