Brook House Residential Care Home
Brook House Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Didcot, Oxfordshire (OX11 7DR). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Brook House Residential Care Home
Brook House Residential Care Home is in Didcot, and we support adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, people living with mental health conditions and people with physical disabilities. We also take respite bookings. We are a home rather than a placement. People here have their own rooms, their own keys where that is safe, and they are involved in the ordinary business of running a household, deciding meals, doing a shop, sorting the washing, choosing what goes on the walls. Independence grows out of doing things, not out of being told about them. Support plans are written with the person, in language they can actually use, and reviewed properly rather than as a paperwork exercise. Where someone finds communication difficult we use whatever works, from pictures and objects of reference to signing, and we take the time to learn how a person shows us they are happy, bored or in pain. Our staff are trained in positive behaviour support, in moving and handling and in mental health awareness, and we keep that training current rather than treating it as a box to tick. Didcot and the surrounding area give people plenty to do, and we support people to use local shops, leisure centres, colleges and places of worship as part of everyday life. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please get in touch if you would like to visit.
Care provided at Brook House Residential Care Home
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 14 November 2017
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Brook House Residential Care Home
Where is Brook House Residential Care Home located?
Brook House Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7DR. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Brook House Residential Care Home provide?
Brook House Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Brook House Residential Care Home's CQC rating?
Brook House Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 14 November 2017. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Brook House Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Brook House Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Brook House Residential Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Brook House Residential Care Home 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. Brook House Residential 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. Brook House Residential 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?
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
Brook House Residential Care Home 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 Brook House Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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