Mellieha
Mellieha is a residential care home in Pontefract, Wakefield (WF9 2BZ). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Mellieha
Mellieha provides residential care in Pontefract for adults, including younger adults and adults with learning disabilities and autism. We also offer planned respite stays. Day to day our work is practical. Helping people with personal care and medicines, cooking meals people actually want to eat, running a household, and supporting people to get out to the activities, work or education that matter to them. Where somebody communicates differently or needs the day to be predictable, we work to that rather than to a general routine. We would rather be straightforward about our inspection position than have families discover it elsewhere. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission was requires improvement. We are not going to argue with the findings. They described real gaps, and our manager and staff team have been working through them, with tighter medicines practice, clearer records, more training and supervision, and regular internal checks so that problems surface quickly. We know improvement has to be demonstrated rather than asserted, and we are not there yet. If you are considering us for somebody, come and look round properly, ask exactly what has changed since the inspection, and spend time with the people who already live here rather than relying on our own account of ourselves.
Care provided at Mellieha
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 13 May 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Mellieha
Where is Mellieha located?
Mellieha is a residential care home in Pontefract, Wakefield, WF9 2BZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Mellieha provide?
Mellieha is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Mellieha's CQC rating?
Mellieha is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 13 May 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Mellieha offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Mellieha offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Mellieha
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Mellieha 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. Mellieha 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. Mellieha 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. Mellieha 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
Mellieha 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
Indicative figures for the Yorkshire & Humberside, not a quote from Mellieha. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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