Acorn Lodge Care Home

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We are Acorn Lodge Care Home in Braintree, Essex. We provide residential care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we also support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults. Respite stays are available.

We aim for something domestic rather than institutional. People bring their own furniture and pictures, keep their own habits, and decide for themselves how their day runs. What time you wake, where you eat, whether you want company or would rather sit quietly: those are your decisions and they stay that way.

For people living with dementia we work with the person as they are now. Knowing their history, recognising early what tends to unsettle them and having the patience to go at their pace prevents a lot of distress before it begins.

Where we support somebody with a learning disability or an autistic person, we plan individually rather than by category. How a person prefers to be given information, what unsettles them and what a good week looks like to them are the basis of the plan, not an afterthought.

Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Relatives are welcome at any reasonable hour, and we would always rather hear a concern early. Please ring us to arrange a visit.

Common questions about Acorn Lodge Care Home

Where is Acorn Lodge Care Home located?

Acorn Lodge Care Home is a residential care home in Braintree, Essex, CM7 5JH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Acorn Lodge Care Home provide?

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

What is Acorn Lodge Care Home's CQC rating?

Acorn Lodge 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 April 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Acorn Lodge Care Home provide dementia care?

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

Does Acorn Lodge Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Contact Acorn Lodge Care Home

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Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
  • Learning Disability / Autism: Person-centred support that helps people with a learning disability or autism live as independently as possible.
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about Acorn Lodge Care Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

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

Yes. Acorn Lodge Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Acorn Lodge 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. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Acorn Lodge Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Acorn Lodge Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed. Source: CQC register

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.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 17 April 2018
  • Report published: 17 April 2018

Overall: Good

  • Safe: Good
  • Effective: Good
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Good
  • Well-led: Good

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Typical weekly fees in the East

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

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

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