St Joseph's Home

St Joseph's Home is a residential care home in Formby, Sefton (L37 1PH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About St Joseph's Home

St Joseph's Home is a residential care home in Formby, and we support adults with learning disabilities and autistic people. Respite stays are available too, giving families a planned break in the knowledge that the person they care for is settled. We think of ourselves as a household. That is not just a pleasant word: it changes how decisions get made. What happens at teatime, what is on the television, who goes where at the weekend, these are matters for the people who live here rather than for a rota drawn up in an office. Our staff are part of that household, and we keep the team consistent, because being properly known by the people who support you affects every hour of the day. Support covers personal care, medication, meals, money and the practical business of running a home. Wherever we can, we do things alongside people instead of for them, and we are patient about it. A task done slowly by the person themselves is a better result than the same task done quickly by us. For autistic people, we pay close attention to predictability and to the sensory side of things. Changes are explained before they happen, routines hold, and we take noise, light and busyness seriously rather than treating them as preferences. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families, social workers and anybody considering St Joseph's for somebody they support are welcome to come and see how we actually work.

Care provided at St Joseph's Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about St Joseph's Home

Where is St Joseph's Home located?

St Joseph's Home is a residential care home in Formby, Sefton, L37 1PH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does St Joseph's Home provide?

St Joseph's Home 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 St Joseph's Home's CQC rating?

St Joseph's Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 22 May 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does St Joseph's Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. St Joseph's Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about St Joseph's Home

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

No. St Joseph's 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.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. St Joseph's 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.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. St Joseph's Home 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 North West

St Joseph's Home 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 St Joseph's Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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