Denison House Care Home
Denison House Care Home is a residential care home in Selby, North Yorkshire (YO8 8DA). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Denison House Care Home
Denison House Care Home is a residential care home in Selby, North Yorkshire. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people with mental health needs and people living with a physical disability, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. We will start with something you deserve to know. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We are not going to write around it. We have worked through what the inspection found, changed how we do things and tightened how we check that those changes are holding. Please read the report, then come and see the home, and judge us on both. What we are aiming for has not changed. People deciding how their own day runs. Personal care given with patience and privacy. Staff who stay long enough to know that one person needs quiet in the morning and another wants company. Medicines and health needs handled properly, with local health professionals involved when something changes. Families matter to us and we would far rather hear a concern the first time it occurs to you than months later. We will tell you what we are doing about it. If you are considering residential care in Selby or nearby, please arrange to visit. Ask difficult questions, talk to residents and their relatives, and see for yourself whether this feels like the right place.
Care provided at Denison House Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 15 October 2024
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Denison House Care Home
Where is Denison House Care Home located?
Denison House Care Home is a residential care home in Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8DA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Denison House Care Home provide?
Denison House Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Denison House Care Home's CQC rating?
Denison House Care 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 15 October 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Denison House Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Denison House Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Denison House Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Denison House Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Denison House Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Denison House Care 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. Denison House Care 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. Denison House Care 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?
Yes. Yes. Denison House Care Home 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
Denison House Care Home 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
- Dementia care: £900 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the Yorkshire & Humberside, not a quote from Denison House Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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