Stonepit Close
Stonepit Close is a residential care home in Godalming, Surrey (GU7 2LS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Stonepit Close
Stonepit Close is a small residential care home in Godalming, Surrey, supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. We also offer respite stays for people who need somewhere for a short period or whose family carer needs a break. We think of ourselves as somebody's home first and a service second. People here have their own room, their own things and their own say in how the day goes. Support is there for the parts that need it, whether that is personal care, health appointments, managing money, cooking, keeping in touch with family, or getting out to the places and activities someone enjoys locally. For autistic people, and for many people with a learning disability, the environment and the predictability of the day matter enormously. We explain changes in advance and in the way that works for each person, we keep staffing as consistent as we can, and we pay attention to noise, light and the pace we are working at. Communication is on the person's terms rather than ours. We work alongside families, advocates and health professionals, and we ask the people who live here what they think, in a form they can actually engage with, rather than deciding on their behalf. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We take it seriously as a standard to hold, and we are just as interested in what the people living here would change tomorrow if they could.
Care provided at Stonepit Close
- Learning disability and autism support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 19 February 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Stonepit Close
Where is Stonepit Close located?
Stonepit Close is a residential care home in Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2LS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Stonepit Close provide?
Stonepit Close 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 Stonepit Close's CQC rating?
Stonepit Close is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 19 February 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Stonepit Close offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Stonepit Close offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Stonepit Close
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Stonepit Close 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. Stonepit Close 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. Stonepit Close 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 South East
Stonepit Close has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Stonepit Close. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Stonepit Close
Respite Care at Stonepit Close
Short breaks at Stonepit Close in Godalming need arranging in advance, since a room, funding and a support plan all have to line up. Pack clothing, toiletries, medication in its original packaging, and notes on routines, communication and things the person likes. Minimum stays are often around a week, and a respite booking can also work as a trial run before considering a permanent move.
Residential Care at Stonepit Close
Everyday living in a residential home like Stonepit Close covers help with the ordinary parts of the day rather than clinical nursing tasks. That means support with personal care, meals, medication, and joining in with activities or getting out locally, while a GP is called in for health needs in the same way as for anyone living in their own home. Residential care differs from nursing care because there is no registered nurse on shift around the clock, so it suits people whose needs are social and practical rather than continuously medical. The CQC rated the home good at its February 2021 inspection. Weekly fees across the South East typically sit between £1100 and £1450, with Surrey County Council usually funding around £800 to £950, so it is worth asking how any gap would be handled.
Learning Disability and Autism at Stonepit Close
Stonepit Close is registered to support adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, where good practice means person centred planning, consistent routines, attention to sensory environment and communication on the person's own terms. Commissioning is usually arranged through Surrey County Council or the local NHS team, with a support plan, funding agreement and regular reviews involving the person, family or advocate. Ask how choices, goals and independence skills are recorded and revisited.
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