The Conkers
The Conkers is a residential care home in Mirfield, Kirklees (WF14 0DQ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About The Conkers
We are The Conkers, a residential care home in Mirfield. We support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, people with physical disabilities and people with a visual or hearing impairment, including younger adults. Respite stays are available. We plan around individuals rather than around a single routine. The people living here have quite different notions of a good week. Some want to be busy, with work, college, sport or regular groups and plenty of getting out into the town. Others want quiet and a rhythm they can rely on, and where change is unsettling we keep things steady and prepare carefully for anything unusual. Because we also support people with physical disabilities and with sight or hearing impairment, a good deal of our attention goes on access, equipment and communication. Where those things are handled properly and without fuss, they stop shaping somebody's day and leave them free to think about the rest of their life. We are careful about independence too. If somebody can do a thing themselves, more slowly than we could do it for them, that is their time and their decision. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We are used to detailed questions from families and commissioners and we welcome them. Please ring us if you would like to look round.
Care provided at The Conkers
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 23 January 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about The Conkers
Where is The Conkers located?
The Conkers is a residential care home in Mirfield, Kirklees, WF14 0DQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Conkers provide?
The Conkers is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is The Conkers's CQC rating?
The Conkers is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 23 January 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Conkers offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Conkers offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Conkers
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. The Conkers 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. The Conkers 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. The Conkers 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. The Conkers 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 Yorkshire & Humberside
The Conkers 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 The Conkers. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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