Southleigh

Southleigh is a residential care home in Kettering, North Northamptonshire (NN16 0EF). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Southleigh

Southleigh is a residential care home in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, supporting adults who have a learning disability, autistic adults and people with physical disabilities. We also offer respite stays for people who need support for a shorter period, which can give a family carer a proper break. The people who live here call it home, and our job is to help each of them live the life they choose within it, with as much independence as they want and as much support as they need. We help with personal care where it is wanted, with cooking, laundry and shopping, with medication and appointments, and with managing money and correspondence. We also support people to get out into Kettering, to keep up the activities they enjoy and to stay close to family and friends. Communication and routine sit at the centre of the work here. Learning how a person asks for help, how they show that they are unhappy and what settles them when a day goes badly matters more than any written policy, so we take time over it and we write plans in a form the person can actually use. For residents with physical disabilities we pay close attention to mobility and to the practical arrangements that let someone do more for themselves. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good, and we keep asking the people living here whether this feels like their home.

Care provided at Southleigh

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Southleigh

Where is Southleigh located?

Southleigh is a residential care home in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, NN16 0EF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Southleigh provide?

Southleigh 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 Southleigh's CQC rating?

Southleigh is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 8 January 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Southleigh offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Southleigh

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

No. Southleigh 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. Southleigh 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. Southleigh 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 Midlands

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

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

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