Peldon Campus
Peldon Campus is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex (CO5 7PT). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Peldon Campus
Peldon Campus is a residential care home near Colchester, Essex, for adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. Support here is agreed with each person and built around them. Some need help with personal care and health needs. Others mainly want somebody alongside them so that a demanding world becomes manageable, and support to do things for themselves rather than have them done. We expect people to take on more over time rather than settle into being looked after. For autistic residents especially, predictability does most of the work. Routines that hold, clear information, honest notice before anything changes and genuine choice prevent far more distress than any reaction after the event. Where somebody is having a hard time, we look first at what is being asked of them rather than treating the person as the difficulty. People choose how their rooms look, what they eat and how they spend their time, and we support them to keep up with family, friends and whatever they were doing before they moved in. Being out in the Essex countryside means space and quiet, which suits a good many of the people we support, and we make a point of getting out into the wider area regularly. Respite stays are available. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please contact us to arrange a visit.
Care provided at Peldon Campus
- Learning disability and autism support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 18 April 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Peldon Campus
Where is Peldon Campus located?
Peldon Campus is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex, CO5 7PT. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Peldon Campus provide?
Peldon Campus is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Peldon Campus's CQC rating?
Peldon Campus is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 18 April 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Peldon Campus offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Peldon Campus offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Peldon Campus
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Peldon Campus 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. Peldon Campus 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. Peldon Campus 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 East
Peldon Campus 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
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Peldon Campus. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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