The Rock Care Home

The Rock Care Home is a residential care home in Buckfastleigh, Devon (TQ11 0BU). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About The Rock Care Home

The Rock Care Home in Buckfastleigh is a residential care home for older people who need help with daily living. We support people living with dementia, people with mental health needs, people with physical disabilities and people with sight or hearing loss, and we offer respite stays. With that range of needs we build round individuals rather than running one routine. Before anybody moves in we spend time with them and whoever they want involved, learning how they like their days to go, what they manage perfectly well themselves and where help would be welcome. Help with washing, dressing, mobility, medication and health appointments is given as the person has asked and recorded carefully, so it happens the same way whoever is on shift. Rooms and equipment get real thought, since independence often turns on whether a thing is within reach. Where there is sensory loss we attend to lighting, contrast, clear signs and hearing aids that have actually been checked. With dementia we lean on knowing somebody well, gathering their history with their family and keeping it current. Where somebody is managing a mental health condition we aim to be steady and clear. Meals are cooked here with real choice, and there is space and quiet about us that people make good use of. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated the home good overall.

Care provided at The Rock Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about The Rock Care Home

Where is The Rock Care Home located?

The Rock Care Home is a residential care home in Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0BU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Rock Care Home provide?

The Rock Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is The Rock Care Home's CQC rating?

The Rock Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 17 June 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Rock Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. The Rock Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does The Rock Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about The Rock Care Home

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

Yes. The Rock Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. The Rock Care Home 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. The Rock Care Home 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. The Rock Care Home 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 South West

The Rock Care Home 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 The Rock Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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