Madelayne Court
Madelayne Court is a residential care home in Chelmsford, Essex (CM1 7DR). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Madelayne Court
Madelayne Court is a residential care home in Chelmsford, Essex. We support older people and younger adults, including residents living with dementia, people with a physical disability and those with a visual or hearing impairment. We also offer respite care for planned short stays. Moving into a care home is a considerable thing to ask of anyone, so we try to make the practical side of it calm and unhurried. Before somebody arrives we spend time with them and with the people who know them best, because it is the small details that decide how quickly a person settles. How they take their tea. Whether they are early risers. What work they did. Who they want to hear from. All of that shapes how we support them from the first day rather than sitting unread in a file. After that, the day belongs to the resident. People choose when to get up, what to eat, where to sit and how much company they want. Meals are proper meals and we take note of what people genuinely enjoy. Company and activity are offered rather than imposed, and someone who wants a quiet afternoon in their own room is not a problem to be solved. Dementia support runs through the whole home. We keep surroundings familiar, avoid rushing anybody, and take time to understand what settles a particular resident. Where somebody has a sensory impairment or a physical disability we adapt how we communicate and how the home is arranged. Respite stays are planned with the same care as a permanent move. Please contact us if you would like to look round.
Care provided at Madelayne Court
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 10 June 2024
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Madelayne Court
Where is Madelayne Court located?
Madelayne Court is a residential care home in Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7DR. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Madelayne Court provide?
Madelayne Court 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 Madelayne Court's CQC rating?
Madelayne Court is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 10 June 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Madelayne Court provide dementia care?
Yes. Madelayne Court supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Madelayne Court offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Madelayne Court offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Madelayne Court
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Madelayne Court 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. Madelayne Court 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. Madelayne Court 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. Madelayne Court 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
Madelayne Court 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 Madelayne Court. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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