Griffin House
Griffin House is a residential care home in Southport, Sefton (PR8 6LG). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Griffin House
We are Griffin House, a small residential care home in Southport. We support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, and we also offer respite stays. Being small is the point of us. It means the people who live here are not dealing with a constant stream of unfamiliar staff, that routines can be genuinely individual rather than set by a large rota, and that we tend to know without being told when somebody is having a hard day. We begin with what each person wants their week to look like and work back to the support that makes it possible. That might take in college or work, a regular swim, cooking their own meals, seeing family, or getting out into Southport and along the front. Where somebody finds noise or change difficult, we keep to a predictable rhythm and prepare properly for anything out of the ordinary. This is their home, so choices about food, decoration and how time is spent belong to the people living in it. We also take positive risk seriously, talking decisions through with the person and those who know them well rather than quietly being cautious on their behalf. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We are used to detailed questions from families and commissioners and we welcome them. Please contact us if you would like to visit.
Care provided at Griffin House
- Learning disability and autism support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 20 December 2017
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Griffin House
Where is Griffin House located?
Griffin House is a residential care home in Southport, Sefton, PR8 6LG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Griffin House provide?
Griffin House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Griffin House's CQC rating?
Griffin House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 20 December 2017. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Griffin House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Griffin House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Griffin House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Griffin House 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. Griffin House 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. Griffin House 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 North West
Griffin House 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.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Griffin House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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