Saresta and Serenade
Saresta and Serenade is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex (CO7 7BX). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Saresta and Serenade
Saresta and Serenade is a residential home in Colchester, Essex. We support adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people with a physical disability, and people who are blind, partially sighted, deaf or hard of hearing. Most of the people here are younger adults, and respite stays are available alongside permanent places. This is somewhere people live rather than somewhere people are placed, and that distinction drives most of what we do. People have their own rooms and their own belongings and a real say in how a week looks. Support plans are agreed with the person and written in language the person can actually read. Staff are matched to people with some thought rather than allocated to whoever is on shift. Where a learning disability sits alongside a physical or sensory impairment, the practical side of life takes real planning. Equipment, access, transport, and the time to let somebody do a thing themselves rather than having it done for them because it is faster. We treat that time as part of the job. Where information is taken in differently we slow down, explain before we act, and check rather than assume. Our overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Come and meet the people who live here and ask them what it is like.
Care provided at Saresta and Serenade
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 13 March 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Saresta and Serenade
Where is Saresta and Serenade located?
Saresta and Serenade is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex, CO7 7BX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Saresta and Serenade provide?
Saresta and Serenade is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Saresta and Serenade's CQC rating?
Saresta and Serenade is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 13 March 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Saresta and Serenade offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Saresta and Serenade offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Saresta and Serenade
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Saresta and Serenade 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. Saresta and Serenade 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. Saresta and Serenade 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. Saresta and Serenade 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
Saresta and Serenade 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 Saresta and Serenade. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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