Old Dairy

About Us

Old Dairy is a small residential care home in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. Being small is the point of the place. Everybody who lives here is known individually, and staff notice quickly when somebody is not themselves.

This is a home rather than a placement. People keep their own belongings, choose how their room looks, decide what they eat and how they spend a weekend, and get on with life in the way anybody would. Support is built around the individual, which for some means practical help with personal care, medication and appointments, and for others means structure, confidence and having somebody reliable nearby while they do things for themselves.

We put a great deal of our effort into communication, because most distress begins with somebody not being understood. Some people here use speech, others use signs, symbols or their own established ways of making themselves clear, and learning those is our responsibility rather than theirs. Routines stay predictable, change is flagged well in advance, and we act on the early signs that a day is heading the wrong way.

Being part of the town matters too, so people use local shops, clubs and groups and see family as often as they choose. We also offer respite stays for people living at home whose families would benefit from a break.

Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Anyone considering a placement is welcome to visit.

Common questions about Old Dairy

Where is Old Dairy located?

Old Dairy is a residential care home in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, GL6 0BZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Old Dairy provide?

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

What is Old Dairy's CQC rating?

Old Dairy is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 26 March 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Old Dairy offer respite or short-term care?

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

Contact Old Dairy

Phone the home directly, or send an enquiry and we will pass it on.

Care We Offer

• 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 Old Dairy

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 6 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?

No. Old Dairy 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. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Old Dairy 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. Old Dairy 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?

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.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

• Latest inspection: 26 March 2019
• Report published: 26 March 2019

Overall: Good

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

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

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