The Moat House Care Home
The Moat House Care Home is a residential care home in Dunmow, Essex (CM6 2DL).
About The Moat House Care Home
The Moat House Care Home is a residential care home in Dunmow, Essex, offering older people a comfortable place to live with support always nearby. We try to keep the feel of a household rather than an institution, with the day led by the people living it. Supporting residents living with dementia is a large part of our work. We do that by learning who somebody is, keeping routines familiar and the day unhurried, giving notice before anything changes, and looking for the cause when a resident is unsettled rather than treating it as behaviour to be managed. Our team helps with personal care, medication, mobility and meals, and equally with the parts of the day that give it value: conversation, company for those who want it, quiet for those who do not, and time outdoors when the weather allows. Relatives are welcome whenever they can come rather than at set visiting times. Respite stays are available for people needing care for a short period, which some families use as a break and others as a gentle first step. We do not currently hold an overall rating from the Care Quality Commission, so we would rather you came and formed your own view. Please visit at an ordinary time of day and ask us whatever you like.
Care provided at The Moat House Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about The Moat House Care Home
Where is The Moat House Care Home located?
The Moat House Care Home is a residential care home in Dunmow, Essex, CM6 2DL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Moat House Care Home provide?
The Moat House Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does The Moat House Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. The Moat House Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does The Moat House Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Moat House Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Moat House Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. The Moat House Care Home 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. The Moat House Care Home 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. The Moat House Care Home 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?
No. The Moat House Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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
The Moat House Care Home 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 The Moat House Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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