Yarra Respite
Yarra Respite is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex (CO3 9AY). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Yarra Respite
Yarra Respite is a care home in Colchester, Essex, offering respite stays for adults with a learning disability or autism, including younger adults. Some people also live with us on a longer term basis. Respite is its own kind of work and we try to treat it that way. A short stay can be unsettling if it is handled as a bed to be filled, so we spend time before somebody arrives finding out how they like things done, what reassures them, what they want to bring with them and what would make the stay feel manageable rather than strange. For the family carer having the break, knowing that has been thought about properly is most of the reassurance. While people are here they have their own room, their own routine and a real say in how the day goes. Support is about keeping ordinary life going rather than putting it on hold, so we help people get out, keep up with activities and stay in touch with family and friends. We pay close attention to how people communicate, which is not always through words, and we take the time needed to understand rather than assume. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We keep examining our practice around choice and privacy. If you are considering respite for yourself or someone in your family, please get in touch or come and visit.
Care provided at Yarra Respite
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 10 January 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Yarra Respite
Where is Yarra Respite located?
Yarra Respite is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex, CO3 9AY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Yarra Respite provide?
Yarra Respite is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Yarra Respite's CQC rating?
Yarra Respite is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 10 January 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Yarra Respite offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Yarra Respite offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Yarra Respite
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Yarra Respite 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. Yarra Respite 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. Yarra Respite 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. Yarra Respite 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
Yarra Respite 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 Yarra Respite. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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