Valdigarth

Valdigarth is a residential care home in Durham, County Durham (DH6 3JQ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Valdigarth

Valdigarth is a residential care home in Durham, supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults alongside older people. We are a house rather than an institution, and being small is the point. Staff get to know the people they support properly, which is worth more than any written plan, and the household runs around the people living in it instead of around a rota. People have their own rooms and their own belongings, a real say in what gets cooked and what happens at the weekend, and they decide who comes to visit. Support is agreed with each person. Some need help with personal care and health needs. Others mainly want somebody alongside them so that a demanding world becomes manageable, and support to do things for themselves rather than have them done. We expect people to take on more over time rather than settle into being looked after. For autistic residents especially, predictability does most of the work. Routines that hold, clear information, honest notice before anything changes and genuine choice prevent far more distress than any reaction after the event. Durham is on the doorstep and getting out into it is part of the ordinary week here. Respite stays are available. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please contact us to arrange a visit.

Care provided at Valdigarth

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Common questions about Valdigarth

Where is Valdigarth located?

Valdigarth is a residential care home in Durham, County Durham, DH6 3JQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Valdigarth provide?

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

What is Valdigarth's CQC rating?

Valdigarth is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 13 August 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Valdigarth offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Valdigarth

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

No. Valdigarth 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. Valdigarth 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. Valdigarth 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?

No. Valdigarth is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

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 East

Valdigarth has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the North East, not a quote from Valdigarth. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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