Sun Woodhouse Care Home
Sun Woodhouse Care Home is a residential care home in Huddersfield, Kirklees (HD2 1DJ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Sun Woodhouse Care Home
Sun Woodhouse Care Home is a residential care home in Huddersfield caring for older people, including those living with dementia or mental health conditions and those with physical disabilities. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. We aim to run a household rather than an institution. Residents get up when they are ready, eat what they like, keep their own habits and have a genuine say in the way their support is provided. Rooms belong to the people living in them and we encourage families to bring furniture and pictures that make a space feel familiar. Supporting someone with dementia is largely about consistency, patience and knowing the person's history well enough to make sense of what they are telling us. We keep routines steady and faces familiar, and we respond to the feeling behind a question rather than correcting the facts. Mental health support here is practical rather than clinical. A predictable routine for those who find one helpful, somewhere quiet to go when things feel too much, help with appointments and medication, and staff who notice when someone is not themselves. We work closely with community mental health colleagues and GPs, and we act early. Families are welcome and we would much rather hear a concern early than have you worry quietly. Please get in touch if you would like to visit.
Care provided at Sun Woodhouse Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 10 August 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Sun Woodhouse Care Home
Where is Sun Woodhouse Care Home located?
Sun Woodhouse Care Home is a residential care home in Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD2 1DJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Sun Woodhouse Care Home provide?
Sun Woodhouse Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Sun Woodhouse Care Home's CQC rating?
Sun Woodhouse Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 10 August 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Sun Woodhouse Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Sun Woodhouse Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Sun Woodhouse Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Sun Woodhouse Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Sun Woodhouse Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Sun Woodhouse Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Sun Woodhouse Care Home 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. Sun Woodhouse Care Home 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?
No. Sun Woodhouse Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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
Sun Woodhouse Care Home 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
- Dementia care: £900 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the Yorkshire & Humberside, not a quote from Sun Woodhouse Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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