Lower St Helens

Lower St Helens is a residential care home in Southampton, Hampshire (SO30 0LU). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Lower St Helens

Lower St Helens is a residential care home in Southampton for adults with learning disabilities and for autistic adults, including younger adults who are moving into their first home away from family. We also take people for respite stays. Our approach is unglamorous and it works. We help with the everyday business of running a life, so that means personal care where it is needed, cooking, shopping, managing money, keeping appointments and looking after a bedroom that belongs to the person and nobody else. Beyond that we concentrate on what somebody actually wants from their week. Southampton has plenty going on, and we would far rather help a person get to a class, a job, a swimming pool or a friend's house than fill the diary with activities of our own invention. Predictability matters to many of the people we support, so we keep routines steady, prepare people for changes ahead of time and explain things in a way that suits them. Where somebody becomes distressed we look at why rather than simply managing the behaviour, and we take advice from families and from health colleagues who know the person well. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are looking for a placement, please arrange to visit, meet the people who live here and ask us whatever you need to know.

Care provided at Lower St Helens

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Lower St Helens

Where is Lower St Helens located?

Lower St Helens is a residential care home in Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 0LU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Lower St Helens provide?

Lower St Helens 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 Lower St Helens's CQC rating?

Lower St Helens is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 4 March 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Lower St Helens offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Lower St Helens

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

No. Lower St Helens 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. Lower St Helens 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. Lower St Helens 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. Lower St Helens 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 South East

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

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