The Sycamores

The Sycamores is a residential care home in Alford, Lincolnshire (LN13 9AN). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About The Sycamores

The Sycamores is a residential care home in Alford in Lincolnshire. We support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, and we offer respite stays for people who usually live elsewhere. Being a small setting in a small town is the point rather than a limitation. Everybody knows everybody, nobody gets lost in a system, and we can genuinely arrange the week around the actual preferences of the people living here instead of finding a compromise that suits nobody. Rooms belong to the people in them. The shopping is decided by the people who will eat it. Where anybody goes at the weekend is their own decision. A great deal of what we do builds skills rather than doing things for people. Cooking, handling money, travelling into town, making an appointment, keeping in touch with family. Progress can be slow and it can go backwards, and our part is to keep the opportunity open without pressure and to make something of it when it works. Understanding how each person communicates matters more than almost anything else here, particularly where speech is not the main route. We learn each person's way, write it down so that new staff respond identically, and keep checking we have understood rather than assuming. The Care Quality Commission rated us good at our most recent inspection, and we keep asking the people living here what should change.

Care provided at The Sycamores

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Common questions about The Sycamores

Where is The Sycamores located?

The Sycamores is a residential care home in Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9AN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Sycamores provide?

The Sycamores 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 The Sycamores's CQC rating?

The Sycamores is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 23 February 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Sycamores offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about The Sycamores

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

No. The Sycamores 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 Sycamores 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 Sycamores 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 East Midlands

The Sycamores has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East Midlands, not a quote from The Sycamores. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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