Don Thomson House Residential Care Home
Don Thomson House Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Harwich, Essex (CO12 3TS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Don Thomson House Residential Care Home
Don Thomson House Residential Care Home is in Harwich, Essex, providing a settled and comfortable home for older people who can no longer manage easily on their own. Many of the people who live here are living with dementia. Our approach rests on patience and familiarity rather than on keeping people busy. The day has a shape without being run to a timetable, the surroundings stay recognisable, and we avoid changing things for the sake of it. We take time early on to learn about somebody's life, work, family and habits, and we ask relatives for the small details as well as the medical ones, because those are usually what helps most when a person is unsettled. We also support residents with physical disabilities and residents living with sight or hearing loss. That is mostly a matter of sensible adjustments: the right equipment, enough time, lighting that suits, and speaking in a way somebody can genuinely follow so that nothing about their care is decided over their head. Visitors are welcome at whatever time suits them, and we keep relatives informed rather than waiting to be asked. Respite stays are available too, for family carers needing a planned break and for people needing support after illness or a hospital admission. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are looking at homes in the Harwich area, please come and see us.
Care provided at Don Thomson House Residential Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 16 March 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Don Thomson House Residential Care Home
Where is Don Thomson House Residential Care Home located?
Don Thomson House Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Harwich, Essex, CO12 3TS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Don Thomson House Residential Care Home provide?
Don Thomson House Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Don Thomson House Residential Care Home's CQC rating?
Don Thomson House Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 16 March 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Don Thomson House Residential Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Don Thomson House Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Don Thomson House Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Don Thomson House Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Don Thomson House Residential Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Don Thomson House Residential 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. Don Thomson House Residential 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. Don Thomson House Residential 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. Don Thomson House Residential 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
Don Thomson House Residential 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 Don Thomson House Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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