Buckfield House

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Buckfield House is a residential care home in Leominster, Herefordshire, County of (HR6 8QX). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Buckfield House

Buckfield House is a residential home in Leominster supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. We offer permanent places and respite stays. We run this as a home rather than as a facility, and the distinction is not cosmetic. The people who live here have their own routines, their own interests and their own opinions about how the house should work, and we think that is exactly right. Support is built around each individual: what they want to do with their time, the help they need to do it, and the parts of life they would much rather handle themselves. Some people here need a great deal of support and others need very little. Knowing which is which, and being willing to step back rather than hover, is a large part of doing this job well. Communication gets close attention from us. A great deal of what goes wrong in support for autistic people and people with a learning disability comes down to somebody not being understood or not being given enough time. We learn how each person communicates and we work at their pace. Respite stays give family carers a genuine break while the person staying gets a change of scene on their own terms. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good. Families and professionals are welcome to visit and see how the house runs on an ordinary day.

Care provided at Buckfield House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Buckfield House

Where is Buckfield House located?

Buckfield House is a residential care home in Leominster, Herefordshire, County of, HR6 8QX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Buckfield House provide?

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

What is Buckfield House's CQC rating?

Buckfield House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 25 March 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Buckfield House offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Buckfield House

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

No. Buckfield 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. Buckfield 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. Buckfield 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?

Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.

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 West Midlands

Buckfield House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the West Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the West Midlands, not a quote from Buckfield House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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