Merrifield House Residential Care Home
Merrifield House Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Northampton, West Northamptonshire (NN4 6JR). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Merrifield House Residential Care Home
Merrifield House is a residential care home in Northampton. Those living here include older people, many living with dementia, and people managing mental health conditions. We also offer respite stays for families needing a planned break. We try to run this as a household rather than a facility, and the test of that lies in ordinary things. Whether staff knock and wait. Whether you can get a cup of tea late in the evening. Whether the person helping you knows what you did for a living. Whether anybody notices when you have been quieter than usual for a few days. For residents living with dementia we protect the routine and keep the surroundings familiar, and we ask families for the working life, the places and the names. Those are what still connect when a great deal else has gone, and they cannot be learned from a form. Respite guests are looked after properly rather than simply accommodated. We ask beforehand how the person likes things done, since a fortnight gives us no time to learn it slowly. The Care Quality Commission rates us good overall. Relatives are welcome unannounced, and that is the visit that actually tells you what a place is like.
Care provided at Merrifield House Residential Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 29 October 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Merrifield House Residential Care Home
Where is Merrifield House Residential Care Home located?
Merrifield House Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN4 6JR. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Merrifield House Residential Care Home provide?
Merrifield House Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Merrifield House Residential Care Home's CQC rating?
Merrifield House Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 29 October 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Merrifield House Residential Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Merrifield House Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Merrifield House Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Merrifield House Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Merrifield House Residential Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Merrifield House Residential 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. Merrifield House Residential 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. Merrifield House Residential 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?
No. Merrifield House Residential Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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 Midlands
Merrifield House Residential Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £850 to £1,100 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £950 to £1,200 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East Midlands, not a quote from Merrifield House Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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