Wellfield

Wellfield is a residential care home in Accrington, Lancashire (BB5 5AA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Wellfield

We are Wellfield, a residential care home in Accrington, Lancashire. We provide a home for older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia, and we also take respite stays. Residential care means supporting people with the parts of daily life that have become hard work and leaving everything else where it belongs, which is with the person themselves. Washing and dressing, meals, medication, moving about safely, and the ordinary company that makes a day worth getting up for. Where health needs go beyond our registration we work alongside district nurses and GPs rather than stretching to cover them. Dementia shapes much of our day. We have found that correcting somebody's account of things achieves nothing, and that knowing who a person has been tells us far more than any list of symptoms. Someone who worked for decades to a particular rhythm often still carries it, and a routine built around that goes better than one imposed on top of it. Respite guests get the same assessment and the same welcome as anyone living here permanently, whether they are recovering after a spell in hospital or giving a family carer a rest. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good.

Care provided at Wellfield

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Wellfield

Where is Wellfield located?

Wellfield is a residential care home in Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5AA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Wellfield provide?

Wellfield is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Wellfield's CQC rating?

Wellfield is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 12 December 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Wellfield provide dementia care?

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

Does Wellfield offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Wellfield

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

Yes. Wellfield 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. Wellfield 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. Wellfield 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. Wellfield 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 North West

Wellfield has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Wellfield. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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