Dairy Lane Care Centre
Dairy Lane Care Centre is a residential care home in Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland (DH4 5EH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Dairy Lane Care Centre
Dairy Lane Care Centre is a residential care home in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, providing a permanent home for adults who need care and support with everyday life. We aim for a household where people are known properly rather than looked after efficiently. Our care is residential rather than nursing. We help with personal care, medication, meals, mobility and company, and we bring in community health professionals when something more clinical is needed. Many of our residents live with dementia, and we rely on the quiet things that genuinely help: familiar staff who know a person's history, a routine that stays where it is and reassurance repeated as often as it is wanted. We care for residents with physical disabilities and those with a visual or hearing impairment, adapting how we communicate and how we help people move about so that dignity and independence are protected. We support younger adults too, planning their interests and routines on their own terms. Respite stays are available, giving family carers a real break and letting somebody try the home before a permanent decision is made. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please visit on an ordinary day, speak to the people who live here and form your own impression.
Care provided at Dairy Lane Care Centre
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 12 October 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Dairy Lane Care Centre
Where is Dairy Lane Care Centre located?
Dairy Lane Care Centre is a residential care home in Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, DH4 5EH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Dairy Lane Care Centre provide?
Dairy Lane Care Centre 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 Dairy Lane Care Centre's CQC rating?
Dairy Lane Care Centre is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 12 October 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Dairy Lane Care Centre provide dementia care?
Yes. Dairy Lane Care Centre supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Dairy Lane Care Centre offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Dairy Lane Care Centre offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Dairy Lane Care Centre
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Dairy Lane Care Centre 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. Dairy Lane Care Centre 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. Dairy Lane Care Centre 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. Dairy Lane Care Centre 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 East
Dairy Lane Care Centre has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £750 to £1,000 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £850 to £1,100 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North East, not a quote from Dairy Lane Care Centre. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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