Shaftesbury Treetops
Shaftesbury Treetops is a nursing home in Colchester, Essex (CO4 9YE). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Shaftesbury Treetops
Shaftesbury Treetops is a nursing home in Colchester. We care for adults with nursing needs, including younger adults, adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults and people with physical disabilities, and we offer respite stays. Much of our work is with people who are younger than those usually pictured in a nursing home, and who have a great deal of life still to organise. Nursing need does not cancel out friendships, study, work or the wish to make your own decisions, and support that forgets this quickly becomes something people endure rather than use. So while qualified nurses are on duty at all hours and we manage complex health needs, medication, continence and pressure care carefully, the point of all that is to leave people free to get on with things. We look closely at equipment, wheelchairs, transfers and how the building is arranged, because independence usually turns on practical detail rather than good intentions. Residents decide how their rooms look and how their days run. Where somebody communicates through signing, pictures, objects or their own familiar gestures, our staff learn their way of doing it. For autistic residents we keep routines stable and give notice of change in advance. We work alongside therapists, specialist teams and GPs so that nobody is left repeating themselves to each new professional. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and see us and talk to the people living here.
Care provided at Shaftesbury Treetops
- Older person care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 20 February 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Shaftesbury Treetops
Where is Shaftesbury Treetops located?
Shaftesbury Treetops is a nursing home in Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Shaftesbury Treetops provide?
Shaftesbury Treetops is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Shaftesbury Treetops's CQC rating?
Shaftesbury Treetops is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 20 February 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Shaftesbury Treetops offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Shaftesbury Treetops offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Shaftesbury Treetops
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Shaftesbury Treetops 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?
Yes. Yes. Shaftesbury Treetops is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Shaftesbury Treetops 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. Shaftesbury Treetops 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 East
Shaftesbury Treetops has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Shaftesbury Treetops. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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