Heywood Sumner House

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Heywood Sumner House is a residential care home in Fordingbridge, Hampshire (SP6 2PP). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Heywood Sumner House

Heywood Sumner House is a residential care home in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults and people living with mental ill health, including younger adults. We also offer respite stays. Supporting that mix of people properly means being specific rather than general. For an adult with a learning disability or an autistic adult it may mean a predictable routine, clear information given in good time, help with money and appointments, and support to get out to a job, a course or a club. For somebody living with mental ill health it may mean a settled, low pressure place to live, support to keep a routine that holds, and close work with the community mental health team so that what happens here fits with the rest of their care. Every plan is written with the individual and reviewed properly. We pay close attention to how each person communicates and to what makes a day feel manageable, and where somebody becomes distressed we look at why rather than simply managing the behaviour. We run this as the residents' home. People choose how their rooms look, have a real say in the meals and the shopping, and decide how their week is spent. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families and professionals are welcome to visit.

Care provided at Heywood Sumner House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Heywood Sumner House

Where is Heywood Sumner House located?

Heywood Sumner House is a residential care home in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 2PP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Heywood Sumner House provide?

Heywood Sumner House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Heywood Sumner House's CQC rating?

Heywood Sumner House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 16 January 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Heywood Sumner House offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Heywood Sumner House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Heywood Sumner House

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Heywood Sumner House 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. Heywood Sumner 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. Heywood Sumner 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?

Yes. Yes. Heywood Sumner House 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 South East

Heywood Sumner House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Heywood Sumner House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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