Down Hall Residential Home
Down Hall Residential Home is a residential care home in Southminster, Essex (CM0 7QP). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Down Hall Residential Home
We are Down Hall Residential Home in Southminster, Essex. We support older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia, people managing a mental health condition, people with a physical disability and people with a visual or hearing impairment, and we offer respite stays. A home with that mix of people in it cannot run on one routine, and we do not try to make it. What works instead is knowing each person well enough that their day makes sense to them. The skill is holding all of it together without anybody's needs being quietly traded away for somebody else's. Where dementia and a sensory impairment occur together, we check the simple explanation first. A hearing aid that is not working accounts for a great deal that would otherwise be recorded as confusion. Where a mental health condition is part of the picture, the same principles apply: consistency, staff who do not take a difficult day personally, and a routine that is there to lean on rather than to enforce. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good.
Care provided at Down Hall Residential Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 7 April 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Down Hall Residential Home
Where is Down Hall Residential Home located?
Down Hall Residential Home is a residential care home in Southminster, Essex, CM0 7QP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Down Hall Residential Home provide?
Down Hall Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Down Hall Residential Home's CQC rating?
Down Hall Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 7 April 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Down Hall Residential Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Down Hall Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Down Hall Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Down Hall Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Down Hall Residential Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Down Hall 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. Down Hall 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. Down Hall 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?
Yes. Yes. Down Hall Residential Home 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
Down Hall 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 Down Hall Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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