Highbarrow Residential Home
Highbarrow Residential Home is a residential care home in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire (ST14 8JT). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Highbarrow Residential Home
Here at Highbarrow Residential Home in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, we provide a warm and homely environment where older adults can feel genuinely comfortable and well looked after. We are proud to have received a "Good" rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the effort and commitment our whole team puts in day to day. We care for older people across a range of needs, including residential care, dementia care, physical disability support, and respite care. Whether someone is joining us for a short stay to give a family carer a rest, or moving in with us on a longer term basis, we aim to make the transition as smooth and reassuring as possible. We take time to get to know each person properly, understanding their routines, preferences, and what matters most to them, so that the support we offer feels personal rather than one size fits all. Dementia care is an area we take particularly seriously. We know how much it means to families to find a place where their loved one will be treated with patience, kindness, and real understanding. Our team works hard to create a calm and familiar atmosphere that helps residents feel safe and at ease. For those coming to us for respite care, we want the experience to feel just as settled and welcoming as it would for anyone staying longer. A short stay should still feel like a proper home, not a stopgap. We are rooted in the local community here in Uttoxeter, and many of our residents and their families are people we have come to know well over time. If you would like to find out more about what we offer, or simply want to come in for a look around, we would be very happy to hear from you.
Care provided at Highbarrow Residential Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 4 March 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Highbarrow Residential Home
Where is Highbarrow Residential Home located?
Highbarrow Residential Home is a residential care home in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8JT. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Highbarrow Residential Home provide?
Highbarrow Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Highbarrow Residential Home's CQC rating?
Highbarrow Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 4 March 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Highbarrow Residential Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Highbarrow Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Highbarrow Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Highbarrow Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Highbarrow Residential Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Highbarrow Residential 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. Highbarrow Residential 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. Highbarrow Residential 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?
No. Highbarrow Residential Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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 West Midlands
Highbarrow Residential Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the West Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £850 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £950 to £1,250 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the West Midlands, not a quote from Highbarrow Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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