Fairfield House Residential Care Home

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Fairfield House Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Lyme Regis, Dorset (DT7 3HH). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About Fairfield House Residential Care Home

Fairfield House is a residential care home in Lyme Regis, Dorset. We look after older people who need help through the day, including people living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and some younger adults. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. We will put the rating near the top rather than let you discover it and wonder why we said nothing. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We accept it rather than arguing with it. An inspection records what was there on the day, and the work of putting it right belongs to us. There is an action plan, the people who commission care from us know where we have reached with it, and we would far rather take a family through the detail in person than offer a reassuring sentence. The daily work of the home carries on. Washing and dressing, medicines on time, meals that are hot and worth eating, and help to move about safely. For residents with dementia we keep routines steady and the surroundings familiar. Where a physical disability is involved the work is about equipment, patience and allowing time. Lyme Regis is a town people are attached to, and many of our residents have known it all their lives. Come and look, ask the uncomfortable questions, and speak to families already here.

Care provided at Fairfield House Residential Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Fairfield House Residential Care Home

Where is Fairfield House Residential Care Home located?

Fairfield House Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3HH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Fairfield House Residential Care Home provide?

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

What is Fairfield House Residential Care Home's CQC rating?

Fairfield House Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 6 March 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Fairfield House Residential Care Home provide dementia care?

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

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

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

Questions families ask about Fairfield House Residential Care Home

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

Yes. Fairfield House Residential Care 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. Fairfield House 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. Fairfield House 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?

Yes. Yes. Fairfield House Residential Care 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

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

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