Fairlawn

Fairlawn is a residential care home in London, Lewisham (SE26 5SB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Fairlawn

Fairlawn is a residential care home in Lewisham, south London, supporting adults living with mental health conditions. Most of the people who live here are younger adults, and the home exists to give them somewhere stable to live rather than somewhere to be managed. A lot of what helps is structural rather than clinical. Reliable meals. A room of your own with a door that shuts. People around who notice a change in mood without turning it into a crisis. A week with some shape to it and some reason to get up. Somewhere that treats a difficult period as something to get through together rather than as evidence that a placement has failed. We work alongside community mental health teams and, where people want it, with families, so that support stays joined up instead of everybody holding a different piece of the picture. People here make their own choices about how they spend their time, what their rooms look like and who is part of their lives. Our job is to make those choices possible, and to be steady when things are hard. Respite stays are also available. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please get in touch if you would like to visit and see how the home works.

Care provided at Fairlawn

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Fairlawn

Where is Fairlawn located?

Fairlawn is a residential care home in London, Lewisham, SE26 5SB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Fairlawn provide?

Fairlawn is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Fairlawn's CQC rating?

Fairlawn is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 22 February 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Fairlawn offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Fairlawn offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Fairlawn

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Fairlawn 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. Fairlawn 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. Fairlawn 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. Fairlawn 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 London

Fairlawn has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the London, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the London, not a quote from Fairlawn. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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