Kathleen House
Kathleen House is a residential care home in Brierley Hill, Dudley (DY5 3RR). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Kathleen House
Kathleen House is a care home in Brierley Hill. We provide residential care for adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, we support people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. Something we pay particular attention to is what happens as people get older. Needs change with age for everybody, and for somebody with a learning disability those changes are too often missed or put down to the disability itself. Dementia in particular can go unrecognised for a long time. We watch for it, we take it seriously, and we adapt the support rather than expecting the person to adapt to us. The people living here have a genuine say in the ordinary decisions. What is bought and cooked, how their rooms look, where they go and who comes to visit. Communication gets the most attention. Where speech is not how a person tells us things, we learn the way they do, and we treat behaviour as information. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families and social workers are welcome to visit and ask us anything.
Care provided at Kathleen House
- Dementia care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 2 May 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Kathleen House
Where is Kathleen House located?
Kathleen House is a residential care home in Brierley Hill, Dudley, DY5 3RR. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Kathleen House provide?
Kathleen House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Kathleen House's CQC rating?
Kathleen House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 2 May 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Kathleen House provide dementia care?
Yes. Kathleen House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Kathleen House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Kathleen House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Kathleen House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Kathleen House 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. Kathleen 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. Kathleen 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 West Midlands
Kathleen House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the West Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £850 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £950 to £1,250 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the West Midlands, not a quote from Kathleen House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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