Merrie Loots Farm Residential Home

Merrie Loots Farm Residential Home is a residential care home in Linford, Thurrock (SS17 0QS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Merrie Loots Farm Residential Home

We are a residential care home at Linford in Thurrock, supporting adults with a wide range of needs. The people who live here include older people, younger adults, people living with dementia, people with mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities and people with loss of sight or hearing. Supporting that range means paying attention to individuals rather than to categories. Some of the people here need a good deal of help with personal care, medication and moving about. Others need much less of that and a great deal more support with everything else: keeping to arrangements, managing anxiety, getting out of the house and having staff who know when to step in and when to leave well alone. Residents keep their own rooms, belongings and routines as far as we can manage, and they decide how much they want to be part of whatever is happening. Meals are cooked here and we listen when somebody would rather have something different. Where somebody is living with dementia we spend time learning their history and habits, because knowing the person is what settles them when they are frightened. Being out of town has its advantages, and getting outside is part of ordinary life here. Respite stays are available as well as permanent places. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. Please come and look round and ask us whatever you need to.

Care provided at Merrie Loots Farm Residential Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Merrie Loots Farm Residential Home

Where is Merrie Loots Farm Residential Home located?

Merrie Loots Farm Residential Home is a residential care home in Linford, Thurrock, SS17 0QS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Merrie Loots Farm Residential Home provide?

Merrie Loots Farm Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Merrie Loots Farm Residential Home's CQC rating?

Merrie Loots Farm 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 15 January 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Merrie Loots Farm Residential Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Merrie Loots Farm Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Merrie Loots Farm Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Merrie Loots Farm Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Merrie Loots Farm Residential Home

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

Yes. Merrie Loots Farm 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. Merrie Loots Farm 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. Merrie Loots Farm 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?

Yes. Yes. Merrie Loots Farm Residential 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

Merrie Loots Farm Residential 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 Merrie Loots Farm Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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