Penny Pot Care Home

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Penny Pot Care Home is a residential home in Clacton on Sea, looking after older people who need help with daily living rather than nursing care. We offer permanent places and respite stays, and many of our residents live with dementia.

We try to keep the emphasis on life rather than on care, even though care is what we provide. Residents choose how they spend their time, keep up with family and friends, have a say in what happens in the house, and are supported to do things for themselves wherever they can. Doing something for somebody is nearly always quicker than helping them do it, and nearly always the poorer choice.

Our dementia care rests on familiarity and patience. The same staff, a routine that holds its shape, surroundings that make sense, and time given rather than grudged when somebody needs longer to find their words. Where a resident becomes distressed we look for the reason, because there almost always is one, whether pain, confusion, boredom or fear.

Being near the coast is useful and we make sure people get out, because outings are the first thing to slide when a home is busy.

Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good.

Come and look round whenever it suits you, meet the people who live here, and ask them what they make of us.

Common questions about Penny Pot Care Home

Where is Penny Pot Care Home located?

Penny Pot Care Home is a residential care home in Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 1LB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Penny Pot Care Home provide?

Penny Pot Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Penny Pot Care Home's CQC rating?

Penny Pot 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 6 April 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Penny Pot Care Home provide dementia care?

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

Does Penny Pot Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Contact Penny Pot 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.
  • 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 Penny Pot 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. Penny Pot 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. Penny Pot 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. Penny Pot 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. Penny Pot 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: 6 April 2018
  • Report published: 6 April 2018

Overall: Good

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

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Typical weekly fees in the East

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

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