Highfield House Care Home

Highfield House Care Home is a residential care home in Halesworth, Suffolk (IP19 8LP). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Highfield House Care Home

Highfield House Care Home is a residential care home in Halesworth, Suffolk. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people with a physical disability and people with a visual or hearing impairment, and we offer respite stays. We run the home as a household. People get up when they wake, sit where they choose, eat what they enjoy and keep the habits of a lifetime. Help with washing, dressing, medication and getting about is given when it is needed, quietly and without anybody feeling they have been taken over. Good dementia care depends on knowing people. Our team learns each resident's history, their family and the things that reassure them when they are unsettled, and works at the resident's pace. For those with a sensory impairment we think carefully about lighting, noise and how we approach somebody, because those details do a great deal for confidence. Halesworth is a small town and families are usually close by. Relatives visit when it suits them, and we keep in regular contact rather than waiting for a crisis to prompt a phone call. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are considering residential care in this part of Suffolk, please arrange to visit and see the home on an ordinary day.

Care provided at Highfield House Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Highfield House Care Home

Where is Highfield House Care Home located?

Highfield House Care Home is a residential care home in Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8LP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Highfield House Care Home provide?

Highfield House Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Highfield House Care Home's CQC rating?

Highfield House 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 6 August 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Highfield House Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Highfield House Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Highfield House Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Highfield House Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Highfield House Care Home

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

Yes. Highfield House Care 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. Highfield House 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. Highfield House 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?

Yes. Yes. Highfield House Care Home 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 East

Highfield House Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Highfield House Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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