Avenues South East - 2a Higham Road
Avenues South East - 2a Higham Road is a residential care home in Rochester, Medway (ME3 8BB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Avenues South East - 2a Higham Road
2a Higham Road is a small care home in Rochester, run by Avenues South East. We provide residential care for adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. Being a small house is the point rather than a limitation. The week can be arranged around a handful of individuals instead of a rota, and people are known in detail rather than in general. That matters most when something is wrong, because staff who know somebody well can tell the difference between a bad mood and pain, between boredom and distress, and between wanting to be left alone and quietly withdrawing. The people living here have a genuine say in the ordinary decisions. What is bought and cooked, how their rooms look, where they go and who comes to visit. Where somebody wants to build a skill or take on something new, we put effort behind it rather than recording it as an aim. Communication gets the most attention. Where speech is not how a person tells us things, we learn the way they do. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families and social workers are welcome to visit and ask us anything.
Care provided at Avenues South East - 2a Higham Road
- Learning disability and autism support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 11 January 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Avenues South East - 2a Higham Road
Where is Avenues South East - 2a Higham Road located?
Avenues South East - 2a Higham Road is a residential care home in Rochester, Medway, ME3 8BB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Avenues South East - 2a Higham Road provide?
Avenues South East - 2a Higham Road 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 Avenues South East - 2a Higham Road's CQC rating?
Avenues South East - 2a Higham Road is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 11 January 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Avenues South East - 2a Higham Road offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Avenues South East - 2a Higham Road offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Avenues South East - 2a Higham Road
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Avenues South East - 2a Higham Road 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. Avenues South East - 2a Higham Road 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. Avenues South East - 2a Higham Road 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 South East
Avenues South East - 2a Higham Road has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Avenues South East - 2a Higham Road. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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