Summerhouse

Summerhouse is a residential care home in Freshwater, Isle of Wight (PO40 9QA).

About Summerhouse

Summerhouse is a residential care home in Freshwater, on the Isle of Wight. We look after older people who need help through the day, people who have managed a mental health condition for many years, and some younger adults. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Being on the Island shapes things. Staff are local and tend to stay, which does more for the people living here than anything else we could list. Relatives who live on the mainland cannot simply drop in, so we make a point of keeping them properly informed rather than waiting to be asked, and we are relaxed about visitors arriving at whatever hour the ferry allows. We are not a nursing home and we are clear with families about where that line falls. What we do is the daily work of helping somebody wash and dress, take their medicines, eat properly, move about safely and stay connected to other people. Where somebody has lived with a mental health condition for a long time, the work is mostly patient and ordinary, including keeping a routine steady when they are unwell and noticing early when things are sliding. We have not yet had a full inspection by the Care Quality Commission, so there is no rating to show you. Come and see us instead.

Care provided at Summerhouse

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Summerhouse

Where is Summerhouse located?

Summerhouse is a residential care home in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9QA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Summerhouse provide?

Summerhouse is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

Does Summerhouse offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Summerhouse

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

No. Summerhouse 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. Summerhouse 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. Summerhouse 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. Summerhouse 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

Summerhouse 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 Summerhouse. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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