Summer Fields
Summer Fields is a residential care home in Birkenhead, Wirral (CH42 4PA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Summer Fields
We are Summer Fields, a residential care home in Birkenhead on the Wirral. We provide a home for older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia, and we also take respite stays. Residential care means supporting people with the parts of daily life that have become hard work while leaving everything else where it belongs, which is with the person. Washing and dressing, meals, medication, moving about safely, and the everyday company that makes a day worth getting up for. For health needs beyond our registration we work alongside district nurses and GPs rather than stretching to cover them ourselves. Dementia takes up a good deal of our attention. We have learned that arguing with somebody's account of things achieves nothing, and that knowing who a person has been tells us far more than any list of symptoms. Someone who worked for decades to a particular rhythm often still carries it, and a routine built around that works better than one imposed on top. Respite guests are assessed and welcomed exactly as permanent residents are, whether they are recovering after illness or giving a family carer a rest. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good.
Care provided at Summer Fields
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 17 May 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Summer Fields
Where is Summer Fields located?
Summer Fields is a residential care home in Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 4PA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Summer Fields provide?
Summer Fields 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 Summer Fields's CQC rating?
Summer Fields is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 17 May 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Summer Fields provide dementia care?
Yes. Summer Fields supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Summer Fields offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Summer Fields offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Summer Fields
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Summer Fields 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. Summer Fields 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. Summer Fields 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. Summer Fields 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 North West
Summer Fields has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, 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 North West, not a quote from Summer Fields. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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