Brook House Residential Care Home

About Us

Brook House Residential Care Home is in Didcot, and we support adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, people living with mental health conditions and people with physical disabilities. We also take respite bookings.

We are a home rather than a placement. People here have their own rooms, their own keys where that is safe, and they are involved in the ordinary business of running a household, deciding meals, doing a shop, sorting the washing, choosing what goes on the walls. Independence grows out of doing things, not out of being told about them.

Support plans are written with the person, in language they can actually use, and reviewed properly rather than as a paperwork exercise. Where someone finds communication difficult we use whatever works, from pictures and objects of reference to signing, and we take the time to learn how a person shows us they are happy, bored or in pain.

Our staff are trained in positive behaviour support, in moving and handling and in mental health awareness, and we keep that training current rather than treating it as a box to tick.

Didcot and the surrounding area give people plenty to do, and we support people to use local shops, leisure centres, colleges and places of worship as part of everyday life.

Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please get in touch if you would like to visit.

Common questions about Brook House Residential Care Home

Where is Brook House Residential Care Home located?

Brook House Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7DR. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Brook House Residential Care Home provide?

Brook House Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Brook House Residential Care Home's CQC rating?

Brook House Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 14 November 2017. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Brook House Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Brook House Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Brook House Residential Care Home

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.
• Mental Health: Support for people managing a mental health condition, with routines that promote stability and wellbeing.
• Physical Disability: Accessible facilities and practical help with mobility, personal care and daily tasks.
• 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 Brook House Residential Care Home

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. Brook House Residential Care Home 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. Brook House Residential Care Home 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. Brook House Residential Care Home 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: 14 November 2017
• Report published: 14 November 2017

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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