Short Term Breaks - April Cottage
Short Term Breaks - April Cottage is a residential care home in Witney, Oxfordshire (OX28 4TJ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Short Term Breaks - April Cottage
April Cottage in Witney provides short term breaks for adults across Oxfordshire. We support older people, people living with dementia, adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people with a physical disability, people with visual or hearing impairment and younger adults. Short breaks are what we do, and we think they deserve the same care and thought as a permanent placement rather than being treated as a holding arrangement. People come to us for a planned stay so that a family carer can have a proper rest, or at shorter notice when circumstances change, after illness or a spell in hospital. Because stays here are short, settling somebody quickly matters a great deal. We ask in advance about routines, food, how a person communicates, what helps when they are anxious and what they would rather do for themselves. Getting that right from the first hour is the difference between a break that works and one that everybody regrets. For people with a learning disability or who are autistic, the environment counts as much as the support. Noise, lighting, predictability and somewhere quiet to go all shape how a stay goes. Where sight or hearing is reduced we keep things where people expect to find them and adapt how we communicate. Family carers deserve a break they can actually relax into, and that only happens if they trust what is going on here. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please get in touch to visit.
Care provided at Short Term Breaks - April Cottage
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 15 January 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Short Term Breaks - April Cottage
Where is Short Term Breaks - April Cottage located?
Short Term Breaks - April Cottage is a residential care home in Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 4TJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Short Term Breaks - April Cottage provide?
Short Term Breaks - April Cottage is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Short Term Breaks - April Cottage's CQC rating?
Short Term Breaks - April Cottage is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 15 January 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Short Term Breaks - April Cottage provide dementia care?
Yes. Short Term Breaks - April Cottage supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Short Term Breaks - April Cottage offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Short Term Breaks - April Cottage offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Short Term Breaks - April Cottage
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Short Term Breaks - April Cottage 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. Short Term Breaks - April 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. Short Term Breaks - April 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. Short Term Breaks - April 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 South East
Short Term Breaks - April Cottage 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
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Short Term Breaks - April Cottage. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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