Evelyn May House
Evelyn May House is a residential care home in Basildon, Essex (SS16 6AJ). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Evelyn May House
We are Evelyn May House, a residential care home in Basildon. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with a visual or hearing impairment. Respite stays are available. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement, and we are not going to write around it. We have looked closely at what the inspection found, changed how care is planned, recorded and reviewed, and strengthened the training and supervision of our staff. Our progress is being monitored, and we tell relatives the same things we tell the regulator. What we are working to protect while we do that is ordinary life here. People arrive with their own furniture, pictures and habits, and those come first. What time you wake, where you take your breakfast, how sociable you feel today: those remain your decisions. For people living with dementia, the useful work is in the detail, and where access or communication need proper attention they get it. If you are considering us for someone, please come and see the home and ask about the rating directly. We will answer fully rather than reassuringly.
Care provided at Evelyn May House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 25 January 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Evelyn May House
Where is Evelyn May House located?
Evelyn May House is a residential care home in Basildon, Essex, SS16 6AJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Evelyn May House provide?
Evelyn May House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Evelyn May House's CQC rating?
Evelyn May House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 25 January 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Evelyn May House provide dementia care?
Yes. Evelyn May House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Evelyn May House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Evelyn May House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Evelyn May House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Evelyn May 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. Evelyn May 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. Evelyn May 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?
Yes. Yes. Evelyn May House 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 East
Evelyn May House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Evelyn May House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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