Myrtle Cottage

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Myrtle Cottage is a residential care home in Emsworth, Hampshire (PO10 7QS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Myrtle Cottage

Myrtle Cottage is a small residential care home in Emsworth, Hampshire. We support adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, and we offer respite stays for people who need a short break or whose family carer needs one. This is a house rather than an institution and we run it accordingly. There are few of us, which means the people supporting you know you properly. Everyone has their own room and their own belongings, and a say in how the place is run, from the shopping list to what happens at the weekend. Support is planned with each person, in a form they can use, covering how they like to be helped, what they enjoy, what they find difficult and what they want to be doing with their time. People get out into Emsworth and along the harbour, keep up clubs, work or college where that is what they want, and see their families. Supporting that is the point of the place. Where somebody does not use speech, we learn how they do communicate and make sure everyone supporting them knows. When someone becomes distressed we look for the cause rather than the fastest way to stop it, and any restriction on freedom is agreed properly, recorded and reviewed. The Care Quality Commission rated us good overall at our most recent inspection. Families, advocates and professionals are welcome to visit.

Care provided at Myrtle Cottage

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Myrtle Cottage

Where is Myrtle Cottage located?

Myrtle Cottage is a residential care home in Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7QS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Myrtle Cottage provide?

Myrtle Cottage 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 Myrtle Cottage's CQC rating?

Myrtle Cottage is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 5 April 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Myrtle Cottage offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Myrtle Cottage

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

No. Myrtle Cottage 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. Myrtle Cottage 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. Myrtle Cottage 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 South East

Myrtle Cottage has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Myrtle Cottage. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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