Heathfield Gardens

Heathfield Gardens is a residential care home in Alfreton, Derbyshire (DE55 5NE). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Heathfield Gardens

Heathfield Gardens is a residential care home in Alfreton, Derbyshire, supporting adults with a learning disability or autism. We also offer respite stays, which can give a family carer a genuine break while the person staying with us has company and a change of scene. This is somebody's home before it is anything else. People have their own rooms, their own routines and a real say in how their days go. Support here is about making ordinary things possible rather than doing them for people. Cooking a meal you like. Doing your own shopping. Managing your money and your appointments. Getting to a club, a course or a job. Seeing family when you want to. We are careful about that distinction, because independence is quietly worn away by help that arrives too quickly. We pay close attention to how people communicate, which is not always through words, and we take the time needed to understand properly rather than assume. Plans are written with the person, reviewed honestly and changed when they no longer fit. We work alongside families and with social work and health colleagues, since the support that everybody has agreed on is usually the support that lasts. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We keep examining our own practice, particularly around choice and independence, where any provider can drift without noticing. If you are considering a place or a respite stay with us, please come and visit and meet the people who live here.

Care provided at Heathfield Gardens

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Heathfield Gardens

Where is Heathfield Gardens located?

Heathfield Gardens is a residential care home in Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5NE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Heathfield Gardens provide?

Heathfield Gardens 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 Heathfield Gardens's CQC rating?

Heathfield Gardens is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 9 June 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Heathfield Gardens offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Heathfield Gardens

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

No. Heathfield Gardens 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. Heathfield Gardens 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. Heathfield Gardens 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 East Midlands

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

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

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