Damfield Gardens

Damfield Gardens is a residential care home in Liverpool, Sefton (L31 6FB). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About Damfield Gardens

Damfield Gardens is a care home in Liverpool serving families across Sefton and the surrounding area. We provide residential care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people managing mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss. Respite stays are available. We would rather tell you this ourselves than have you find it elsewhere. At our most recent inspection the Care Quality Commission rated us as requires improvement. We are not going to write around it. We took the findings seriously, we have an improvement plan we are working through, and if you come and see us you should ask directly what has changed and what is still outstanding. You will get a straight answer. What has not changed is how we think people should be treated. This is their home. Residents choose how their rooms look, when they get up, what they do with the day and who visits. We plan care person by person, because what settles somebody with dementia is not what helps somebody living with a long standing mental health condition, and one routine across everybody suits nobody. Real improvement comes from listening to residents and relatives and then acting on it rather than recording it. That is where our attention sits at the moment, and we welcome anybody who wants to hold us to it.

Care provided at Damfield Gardens

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Damfield Gardens

Where is Damfield Gardens located?

Damfield Gardens is a residential care home in Liverpool, Sefton, L31 6FB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Damfield Gardens provide?

Damfield Gardens is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Damfield Gardens's CQC rating?

Damfield Gardens is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 3 May 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Damfield Gardens provide dementia care?

Yes. Damfield Gardens supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Damfield Gardens offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Damfield Gardens offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Damfield Gardens

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Damfield Gardens 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. Damfield Gardens 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. Damfield Gardens 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. Damfield Gardens 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 North West

Damfield Gardens has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Damfield Gardens. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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