Newlands

Newlands is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex (CO4 9HB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Newlands

Newlands is a residential care home in Colchester supporting adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and people with physical disabilities. We are a small house and everything about how we work depends on that. The people who live here are known properly: not just their support plans, but what makes a good day, what makes a bad one, what they are working towards and what they would like everybody to stop asking about. Our aim is an ordinary life. People have their own rooms and a genuine say in how the household runs, from the shopping to what happens at the weekend. Work, college, volunteering, clubs, friendships and family carry on, and where something looks difficult we start from how to make it possible rather than whether to permit it. Physical disability should not decide what somebody's week contains, and we plan on that basis. Communication is where most of our effort goes, because almost every difficulty in this kind of support traces back to somebody not being understood. We learn how each person tells us what they want, in whatever form that takes, and we make sure the whole team can read it. When somebody is unsettled, we look at what we might change about the environment or our own approach first. Respite stays are available for families needing a planned break. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good. You are welcome to visit and see the house as it normally is.

Care provided at Newlands

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Common questions about Newlands

Where is Newlands located?

Newlands is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex, CO4 9HB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Newlands provide?

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

What is Newlands's CQC rating?

Newlands is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 15 December 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Newlands offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Newlands

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

No. Newlands 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. Newlands 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. Newlands 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

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

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