Valmark House
Valmark House is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex (CO4 5LJ). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Valmark House
Valmark House is a residential home in Colchester, Essex. We support adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. We should raise our rating ourselves rather than let you find it and wonder why we said nothing. The Care Quality Commission last rated us requires improvement overall. We accept the finding instead of arguing with it. An inspection records what was there on the day, and putting it right belongs to us. There is an action plan, the people who commission placements here know exactly where we have reached with it, and any family considering us is welcome to go through the detail with the manager. What we are trying to be is a home rather than an institution. People here 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 read. Where somebody needs a great deal of structure and predictability in order to feel safe, we hold that routine consistently and without treating it as a nuisance. Come and visit, ask the uncomfortable questions, and talk to the people who live here as well as to us.
Care provided at Valmark House
- Learning disability and autism support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 25 November 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Valmark House
Where is Valmark House located?
Valmark House is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex, CO4 5LJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Valmark House provide?
Valmark House 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 Valmark House's CQC rating?
Valmark 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 November 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Valmark House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Valmark House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Valmark House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Valmark House 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. Valmark 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. Valmark 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 East
Valmark 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
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Valmark House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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