Boars Tye House
Boars Tye House is a residential care home in Witham, Essex (CM8 3QA). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Boars Tye House
Boars Tye House is a residential care home in Witham, Essex. We support older people, including residents living with dementia, adults with a mental health condition, people with a physical disability and those with a visual or hearing impairment. We also offer respite care for planned short stays. We try to keep the home feeling like a home rather than an institution. Residents decide when they get up, what they eat, where they spend their time and how much they join in with what is going on. Before anyone moves in we spend time with them and with their family, because the small details are what make the difference to how quickly somebody settles. Dementia support runs through the whole house rather than being kept to one side. We keep surroundings familiar, we avoid rushing people, and we take the time to understand what settles a particular resident instead of applying a single approach to everybody. The same care goes into supporting residents with sensory impairment, where how we speak, where we stand and how a room is arranged can change someone's day entirely. Meals are proper meals and we take note of what people actually enjoy. Company is offered rather than imposed, and a resident who wants a quiet afternoon in their own room is not a problem to be solved. Respite stays are planned with the same thought as a permanent move, whether a carer needs a break or a family wants to try the home first. Visitors are welcome. If you would like to look round, please contact us.
Care provided at Boars Tye House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 13 March 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Boars Tye House
Where is Boars Tye House located?
Boars Tye House is a residential care home in Witham, Essex, CM8 3QA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Boars Tye House provide?
Boars Tye House 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, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Boars Tye House's CQC rating?
Boars Tye House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 13 March 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Boars Tye House provide dementia care?
Yes. Boars Tye House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Boars Tye House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Boars Tye House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Boars Tye House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Boars Tye House 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. Boars Tye House 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. Boars Tye House 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. Boars Tye House 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
Boars Tye House 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 Boars Tye House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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