The Cottage Residential Home
The Cottage Residential Home is a residential care home in Lincoln, Lincolnshire (LN4 2BA). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About The Cottage Residential Home
The Cottage Residential Home is in Lincoln. We provide residential care for older people, including those living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. We will deal with the rating first, because you will find it anyway and burying it would be insulting. The Care Quality Commission last rated us requires improvement overall. We are not going to dispute it or dress it up. An inspection records what was there on the day, and the work of putting it right is ours. There is an action plan, the people who commission care from us know exactly where we have reached with it, and we would much rather take a family through the detail in person than hand over a sentence written to reassure. The daily work of the home carries on. Washing and dressing, medicines on time, meals that are hot and worth eating, and help to move about safely. For residents with dementia we keep routines steady and surroundings familiar. Where a physical disability is involved the work is about equipment, patience and allowing time. If you are considering us for a relative, come and look. Ask the hard questions, ask where we have reached with the plan, and speak to families who are already here.
Care provided at The Cottage Residential Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 14 April 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about The Cottage Residential Home
Where is The Cottage Residential Home located?
The Cottage Residential Home is a residential care home in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 2BA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Cottage Residential Home provide?
The Cottage Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is The Cottage Residential Home's CQC rating?
The Cottage Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 14 April 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Cottage Residential Home provide dementia care?
Yes. The Cottage Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does The Cottage Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Cottage Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Cottage Residential Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. The Cottage Residential 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. The Cottage Residential 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. The Cottage Residential 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. The Cottage Residential 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 East Midlands
The Cottage Residential Home 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.
- Residential care: £850 to £1,100 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £950 to £1,200 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East Midlands, not a quote from The Cottage Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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