26 Dugard Avenue

26 Dugard Avenue is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex (CO3 9EH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About 26 Dugard Avenue

Our home at 26 Dugard Avenue in Colchester is a small residential care home supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic people, including younger adults working towards a more independent life. Respite stays are available as well. Being small is deliberate rather than a limitation. Being properly known by the people who support you changes every hour of the day, and that is far easier in a house than in a large setting. The staff team stays consistent, the shape of the week holds, changes are explained before they happen, and we pay attention to noise, light and the sensory details that decide whether somebody can settle. Support covers personal care, medication, meals, money and the practical business of running a home. Wherever we can we do things alongside people rather than for them, and we are patient about it. A task done slowly by the person themselves is a better outcome than the same task done quickly by us. We are also interested in what people actually want from life. Work, college, hobbies, seeing family, getting out to places that matter to them. Our job is to make those things happen rather than to fill the day with activities chosen on somebody's behalf. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families, social workers and anyone considering the house for somebody they support are welcome to visit and ask us anything at all.

Care provided at 26 Dugard Avenue

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Common questions about 26 Dugard Avenue

Where is 26 Dugard Avenue located?

26 Dugard Avenue is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex, CO3 9EH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does 26 Dugard Avenue provide?

26 Dugard Avenue is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is 26 Dugard Avenue's CQC rating?

26 Dugard Avenue is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 12 May 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does 26 Dugard Avenue offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. 26 Dugard Avenue offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about 26 Dugard Avenue

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

No. 26 Dugard Avenue 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. 26 Dugard Avenue 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. 26 Dugard Avenue 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?

Yes. Yes. 26 Dugard Avenue supports younger adults as well as older people.

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

26 Dugard Avenue 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 26 Dugard Avenue. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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