Fairwood Fields Care Home
Fairwood Fields Care Home is a residential care home in Pontefract, Wakefield (WF8 4HW).
About Fairwood Fields Care Home
Fairwood Fields Care Home is a residential home in Pontefract, Wakefield, supporting older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with a visual or hearing impairment. We try to run a house rather than an institution, and the difference lies mostly in small decisions. People get up when they are ready. Meals are unhurried and worth turning up for. Somebody who wants their own company can have it without being coaxed into the lounge. Help with washing and dressing is given in a way that protects dignity, which usually comes down to asking first, explaining what we are doing, and never taking over a task a person can still manage themselves. Dementia care is a significant part of our work, and the most useful knowledge almost always comes from families. We ask for that history, record it and pass it between shifts. Respite stays are available as well as permanent places. We are registered with the Care Quality Commission and have not yet been given an overall rating. We say so plainly and welcome visits.
Care provided at Fairwood Fields Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Fairwood Fields Care Home
Where is Fairwood Fields Care Home located?
Fairwood Fields Care Home is a residential care home in Pontefract, Wakefield, WF8 4HW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Fairwood Fields Care Home provide?
Fairwood Fields 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.
Does Fairwood Fields Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Fairwood Fields Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Fairwood Fields Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Fairwood Fields Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Fairwood Fields Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Fairwood Fields 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. Fairwood Fields 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. Fairwood Fields 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. Fairwood Fields 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 Yorkshire & Humberside
Fairwood Fields Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the Yorkshire & Humberside, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £900 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the Yorkshire & Humberside, not a quote from Fairwood Fields Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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