Laburnum House
Laburnum House is a residential care home in Folkestone, Kent (CT20 2QD). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Laburnum House
Laburnum House is a residential care home in Folkestone. We support older people and younger adults, including adults with learning disabilities and autism, and we offer planned respite stays as well as longer term places. We are not a large institution and we do not try to behave like one. People here have their own rooms, their own routines and their own opinions about how things should be done, and we would rather adjust around that than ask everyone to fit a single pattern. Our support covers the practical things, from personal care and medicines to meals, laundry and getting out into Folkestone, but a good deal of what makes a home work is less easily listed: knowing who likes company and who wants quiet, noticing when somebody is not themselves, and having staff who stay long enough to know the difference. For adults with learning disabilities and autism, we pay attention to how someone communicates and what makes a day feel manageable. Predictability, warning about changes and being genuinely listened to make far more difference than any activity programme. Respite stays are worth mentioning on their own. They give family carers a proper rest and they let people get a feel for us before making any longer decision. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We ask residents and relatives regularly how we are doing, and we act on the answers.
Care provided at Laburnum House
- Older person care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 14 May 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Laburnum House
Where is Laburnum House located?
Laburnum House is a residential care home in Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Laburnum House provide?
Laburnum House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Laburnum House's CQC rating?
Laburnum House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 14 May 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Laburnum House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Laburnum House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Laburnum House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Laburnum 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. Laburnum 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. Laburnum 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. Laburnum 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
Laburnum 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.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Laburnum House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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