Southlees
Southlees is a residential care home in Huddersfield, Kirklees (HD5 8SS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Southlees
Southlees is a residential care home in Huddersfield, and we are glad to be part of the wider Kirklees community. We support adults who need help with daily living in a house that feels like a home rather than an institution, where people keep their own routines, interests and friendships instead of fitting around someone else's timetable. Much of our work is with adults who have a learning disability or who are autistic. We take time to learn how each person communicates, what makes a good day for them and what they would like to work towards, whether that is preparing their own meals, getting out into Huddersfield more often, or simply having calm and predictable surroundings. Support plans are written with the person and with the people who know them best, and we revisit them as things change. We also offer respite care, which gives families a planned break while their relative stays somewhere welcoming and familiar. People who come to us for a short stay often return, and some later decide to make Southlees their permanent home. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We are pleased with that, although we treat it as a starting point rather than a finish line, and we keep asking the people who live here and their relatives what could be better. If you are weighing up care options for yourself or for someone close to you, you are very welcome to come and look round, meet the team and get a feel for the place. We are happy to answer questions, however small they seem.
Care provided at Southlees
- Learning disability and autism support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 9 January 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Southlees
Where is Southlees located?
Southlees is a residential care home in Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD5 8SS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Southlees provide?
Southlees 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 Southlees's CQC rating?
Southlees is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 9 January 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Southlees offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Southlees offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Southlees
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Southlees 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. Southlees 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. Southlees 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 Yorkshire & Humberside
Southlees has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the Yorkshire & Humberside, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the Yorkshire & Humberside, not a quote from Southlees. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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