Ferfoot Care Home
Ferfoot Care Home is a residential care home in Chippenham, Wiltshire (SN14 6HH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Ferfoot Care Home
Ferfoot Care Home is a residential home in Chippenham, Wiltshire. We care for older people and younger adults, including many residents living with dementia, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. Moving into a care home is rarely anybody's first choice and we think it helps to say so rather than pretend otherwise. What we can do is make the move as unsettling as it needs to be and no more, by learning about a person before they arrive, keeping hold of the things that anchor them and accepting that the first weeks may be difficult without treating that as a failure. Day to day the work is unremarkable and has to be done consistently. Unrushed help with washing and dressing. Medication given properly. Meals that people actually want, with company at the table. Staff who have been here long enough to notice when a resident is quieter than usual. For people living with dementia, familiarity carries most of the load, so we keep our staffing steady and the routine predictable, and we ask families for the details of a life that make conversation possible. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good.
Care provided at Ferfoot Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 18 January 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Ferfoot Care Home
Where is Ferfoot Care Home located?
Ferfoot Care Home is a residential care home in Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Ferfoot Care Home provide?
Ferfoot Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Ferfoot Care Home's CQC rating?
Ferfoot 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 18 January 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Ferfoot Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Ferfoot Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Ferfoot Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Ferfoot Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Ferfoot Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Ferfoot 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. Ferfoot 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. Ferfoot 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. Ferfoot 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 South West
Ferfoot Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,400 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Ferfoot Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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