Wensley House Residential Home
Wensley House Residential Home is a residential care home in Epping, Essex (CM16 4DL). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Wensley House Residential Home
We are a residential home in Epping, providing a home for older people who need help with daily living, including those living with dementia and people with mental health needs. Much of our work is unremarkable, and that is rather the point: helping somebody wash and dress without hurry, sitting with a person who is anxious, remembering how they like their tea and who they want to hear from. Residents keep their own rooms, belongings and routines as far as we can manage and decide how much they want to be part of whatever is happening in the house. Dementia care rests on knowing the person rather than following a procedure, so we ask families to tell us about working life, children, music, faith and old habits. That knowledge is worth more than any written plan when somebody is frightened or cannot place where they are. Respite stays are available as well as permanent places. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission was requires improvement. We would rather tell you that ourselves than leave you to find it later. We are working through what the inspectors raised and are willing to go through the report with anyone considering the home. Please come and see the place as it really is. Talking to the people who live here, and to their families, will tell you more than we can.
Care provided at Wensley House Residential Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 14 March 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Wensley House Residential Home
Where is Wensley House Residential Home located?
Wensley House Residential Home is a residential care home in Epping, Essex, CM16 4DL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Wensley House Residential Home provide?
Wensley House Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Wensley House Residential Home's CQC rating?
Wensley House Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 14 March 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Wensley House Residential Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Wensley House Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Wensley House Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Wensley House Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Wensley House Residential Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Wensley House Residential 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. Wensley House Residential 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. Wensley House Residential 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. Wensley House Residential 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
Wensley House Residential 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 Wensley House Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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