Deansbrook Farm
Deansbrook Farm is a residential care home in Southminster, Essex (CM0 7DZ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Deansbrook Farm
Deansbrook Farm at Southminster is a residential home for adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, most of them younger adults. We also offer respite stays. Being on a farm shapes daily life here in a way that matters. There is space, fresh air and real work to be done, and for many of the people who live here that is worth far more than any timetable of activities. People take part as much or as little as they want to, and the satisfaction of having done something that genuinely needed doing is hard to manufacture any other way. People live here for years, so we treat the place as their home and ourselves as part of the household. They decide how their rooms look, have a real say in what is bought and cooked, and shape the week around what they want to do. Support with personal care, medication, health appointments, money and getting about is given exactly as each person has agreed and recorded in detail so that every member of staff does it the same way. Communication is where the real work lies. Not everybody here uses speech, and understanding how a person shows a preference, a worry or a refusal is what makes choice genuine. We learn each person's way and write it down. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall.
Care provided at Deansbrook Farm
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 9 July 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Deansbrook Farm
Where is Deansbrook Farm located?
Deansbrook Farm is a residential care home in Southminster, Essex, CM0 7DZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Deansbrook Farm provide?
Deansbrook Farm 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 Deansbrook Farm's CQC rating?
Deansbrook Farm is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 9 July 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Deansbrook Farm offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Deansbrook Farm offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Deansbrook Farm
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Deansbrook Farm 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. Deansbrook Farm 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. Deansbrook Farm 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. Deansbrook Farm 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
Deansbrook Farm 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 Deansbrook Farm. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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