Desborough Care - The Firs
Desborough Care - The Firs is a residential care home in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire (EN6 5HL). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Desborough Care - The Firs
The Firs, part of Desborough Care, is a residential care home in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire. We support adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people living with mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities and people with a visual or hearing impairment. Most of the people who live here are younger adults. A home for younger adults has to be about building a life rather than winding one down. People here have decades ahead of them, so we talk about work and college, money, cooking, travel, relationships and independence, and we expect people to take on more over time rather than less. Support is agreed with the person and shaped around them. Some need help with personal care and health needs. Others mainly want somebody alongside them so that a demanding world becomes manageable. For autistic residents in particular, predictable routine, clear information, honest notice of change and attention to sensory demands prevent far more distress than any response afterwards. Sight and hearing loss get the same practical attention, beginning with how we communicate, because somebody who cannot follow what is happening will withdraw. Respite stays are available and can be a sensible way of finding out whether we suit somebody. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please get in touch to arrange a visit.
Care provided at Desborough Care - The Firs
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 1 June 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Desborough Care - The Firs
Where is Desborough Care - The Firs located?
Desborough Care - The Firs is a residential care home in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 5HL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Desborough Care - The Firs provide?
Desborough Care - The Firs is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Desborough Care - The Firs's CQC rating?
Desborough Care - The Firs is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 1 June 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Desborough Care - The Firs offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Desborough Care - The Firs offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Desborough Care - The Firs
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Desborough Care - The Firs 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. Desborough Care - The Firs 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. Desborough Care - The Firs 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. Desborough Care - The Firs 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
Desborough Care - The Firs 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 Desborough Care - The Firs. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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