Derwent Cottage
Derwent Cottage is a residential care home in Scarborough, North Yorkshire (YO12 4RB). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.
About Derwent Cottage
Derwent Cottage is a small residential care home in Scarborough. We support adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, including older people and younger adults, and we offer respite stays for people who need a short break or whose family carer needs one. This is a house rather than an institution and we run it accordingly. There are few of us, which means the people supporting you know you properly. Everyone has their own room and their own belongings, and a say in how the place is run, from the shopping list to what happens at the weekend. Support is planned with each person, in a form they can use, covering how they like to be helped, what they enjoy, what they find difficult and what they want to be doing. People get out into Scarborough and along the coast, keep up clubs, work or college where that is what they want, and see their families. Communication is where we concentrate. Where somebody does not use speech, we learn how they do tell us things and make sure everyone supporting them knows. When someone becomes distressed we look for the cause rather than the fastest way to stop it. At our most recent inspection the Care Quality Commission rated us outstanding overall. We were glad of it and treat it as a standard to keep meeting. Families, advocates and professionals are welcome to visit.
Care provided at Derwent Cottage
- Older person care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 17 December 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Derwent Cottage
Where is Derwent Cottage located?
Derwent Cottage is a residential care home in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 4RB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Derwent Cottage provide?
Derwent Cottage is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Derwent Cottage's CQC rating?
Derwent Cottage is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 17 December 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Derwent Cottage offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Derwent Cottage offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Derwent Cottage
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Derwent Cottage 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. Derwent Cottage 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. Derwent Cottage 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. Derwent Cottage 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
Derwent Cottage 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 Derwent Cottage. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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