Woodside Farm House

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Woodside Farm House is a residential care home in St Austell, Cornwall (PL25 5SW). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Woodside Farm House

Woodside Farm House is a small residential home on the outskirts of St Austell, and we support adults with a learning disability and autistic adults to live the kind of settled, ordinary life that anyone would want. The house is a home before it is anything else, and we work hard to keep it feeling that way. People have their own space to retreat to, a kitchen they are welcome in, and a say in what happens from one day to the next. Everyone here has different ideas about how they want to spend their time. Some people hold down regular activities during the week, or volunteer, or simply like a run out to the coast and a walk somewhere familiar. Others need things to stay quiet and predictable, and we plan around that without making a fuss about it. Support is agreed with each person, and where it helps we use pictures, objects or whatever else makes communication easier, because being understood is the foundation of everything else we do. We also offer respite, which gives families a proper break while their relative stays somewhere they already know and where staff already know them. Short stays are planned carefully so that nobody arrives to a house full of strangers. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you would like to look round, or talk through whether we might suit someone in your family, you are very welcome to contact us.

Care provided at Woodside Farm House

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Common questions about Woodside Farm House

Where is Woodside Farm House located?

Woodside Farm House is a residential care home in St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 5SW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Woodside Farm House provide?

Woodside Farm House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Woodside Farm House's CQC rating?

Woodside Farm House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 1 December 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Woodside Farm House offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Woodside Farm House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Woodside Farm House

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

No. Woodside Farm House 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. Woodside Farm House 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. Woodside Farm House 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?

Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.

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

Woodside Farm House 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.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Woodside Farm House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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