Social Services - 4 Orchard Close
Social Services - 4 Orchard Close is a residential care home in London, Islington (N1 3AS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Social Services - 4 Orchard Close
4 Orchard Close is a small residential care home in Islington supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. We work in a deliberately domestic way, because this is a house where people live rather than a unit where care is delivered, and that distinction shapes everything about how the day runs. Being small means the team know each person properly rather than relying on written handovers. That matters enormously when somebody communicates in their own way, or when a change in mood is the first sign that something is wrong. We spend time learning how a person tells us they are content, bored, unwell or unsettled, and we make sure everyone reads those signs consistently. People here choose how to spend their time, keep their own things around them and take on as much of the ordinary running of a house as they want. Where somebody is working towards more independence, we look for the practical steps, from cooking and shopping to getting out into London with the right support alongside them. Respite stays are available as well. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. The better measure is whether people here seem at ease.
Care provided at Social Services - 4 Orchard Close
- Learning disability and autism support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 14 March 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Social Services - 4 Orchard Close
Where is Social Services - 4 Orchard Close located?
Social Services - 4 Orchard Close is a residential care home in London, Islington, N1 3AS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Social Services - 4 Orchard Close provide?
Social Services - 4 Orchard Close 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 Social Services - 4 Orchard Close's CQC rating?
Social Services - 4 Orchard Close is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 14 March 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Social Services - 4 Orchard Close offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Social Services - 4 Orchard Close offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Social Services - 4 Orchard Close
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Islington Social Services - 4 Orchard Close 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. Islington Social Services - 4 Orchard Close 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. Islington Social Services - 4 Orchard Close 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 London
Islington Social Services - 4 Orchard Close has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the London, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,150 to £1,500 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the London, not a quote from Islington Social Services - 4 Orchard Close. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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