Millbrook House
Millbrook House is a residential care home in Blandford Forum, Dorset (DT11 8EY). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Millbrook House
Millbrook House is a residential care home in Blandford Forum, Dorset, caring for older people who need some help with everyday life. We provide permanent residential care and shorter respite stays. Some people come to us because managing alone has become difficult or lonely, some come for a few weeks while a family carer takes a proper rest, and some arrive after a hospital stay and return home once they are steady again. Whatever brings a person here, we spend the first days simply getting to know them rather than working through a checklist. Our care is built around what somebody can still do and would still like to do. We ask about the work they did, the places they have lived, the food they enjoy, the routines they have kept for years and what they would rather manage themselves, and we shape their support around those answers. Personal care is given quietly and with privacy, medication and health appointments are looked after properly, and beyond that we try to make sure people have decent food, real company and something to look forward to. Meals are cooked here and requests are welcome. Relatives can visit through the day, stay for a cup of tea and join in with whatever is happening. At our most recent inspection the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. If you are looking at homes around Blandford Forum, please come and see us and ask whatever you need to ask.
Care provided at Millbrook House
- Older person care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 29 June 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Millbrook House
Where is Millbrook House located?
Millbrook House is a residential care home in Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8EY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Millbrook House provide?
Millbrook House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Millbrook House's CQC rating?
Millbrook House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 29 June 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Millbrook House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Millbrook House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Millbrook House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Millbrook 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. Millbrook 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. Millbrook 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?
No. Millbrook House 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
Millbrook 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.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Millbrook House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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