Gables

Gables is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex (CO4 0ER). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Gables

Gables is a residential care home in Colchester in Essex. We support adults living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss. Respite stays are available. Because the people living here have genuinely different needs, we plan care one person at a time. What settles somebody with dementia is not what gives an adult with a learning disability confidence, and running one routine across both would suit neither. So we spend our attention on particulars: how somebody likes to be addressed, what they can do themselves and would rather we left alone, what makes a difficult day and what heads it off early. Where a physical disability or sensory loss affects how somebody gets about, we design around the person rather than expecting them to accommodate the building. Small habits carry a lot of weight: saying who you are as you come into a room, leaving furniture exactly where it lives, checking that glasses and hearing aids are clean and working. Understanding how each person communicates is central, especially where speech is not the main route, and what we learn is written down so that everybody responds the same way. The Care Quality Commission rated us good at our most recent inspection.

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Common questions about Gables

Where is Gables located?

Gables is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex, CO4 0ER. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Gables provide?

Gables is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Gables's CQC rating?

Gables is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 7 December 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Gables provide dementia care?

Yes. Gables supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Gables offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Gables

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

Yes. Gables 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. Gables 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. Gables 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

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

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