Valley Way Respite Service

Valley Way Respite Service is a residential care home in Barnet, Barnet (EN5 2UL). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Valley Way Respite Service

Valley Way Respite is a short break setting in the London borough of Barnet. We support adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, people with physical disabilities, people living with sight or hearing loss, and younger adults. Most people come to us for a planned break. That might be because a family carer needs rest they can count on, because something has happened at home, or simply because a change of scene and different company does somebody good. Short stays carry their own difficulty: there is no long settling in period, so we have to get to know somebody quickly and get it right first time. We ask families to tell us everything, including the details they assume are too small to mention, because those are usually the ones that matter. While people are with us we want them to actually enjoy it rather than merely be safely looked after. People choose what they do, get out and about, and keep up with whatever they were doing before they arrived. We work at the pace of the person in front of us. Carers who use us regularly tell us that being able to plan a break with confidence changes how they cope for the rest of the year, so we try to be dependable about bookings and honest when we cannot help. The Care Quality Commission rated us good at our most recent inspection, and we keep asking how we could do this better.

Care provided at Valley Way Respite Service

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Valley Way Respite Service

Where is Valley Way Respite Service located?

Valley Way Respite Service is a residential care home in Barnet, Barnet, EN5 2UL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Valley Way Respite Service provide?

Valley Way Respite Service is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Valley Way Respite Service's CQC rating?

Valley Way Respite Service is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 29 February 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Valley Way Respite Service offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Valley Way Respite Service offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Valley Way Respite Service

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Valley Way Respite Service 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. Valley Way Respite Service 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. Valley Way Respite Service 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. Valley Way Respite Service 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 London

Valley Way Respite Service has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the London, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the London, not a quote from Valley Way Respite Service. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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