Darwin Place

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Darwin Place is a residential care home in Much Wenlock, Shropshire (TF13 6AT). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Darwin Place

Darwin Place is a residential care home in Much Wenlock, Shropshire. We are a home for adults who need support with daily life, and our door is also open to people who come to us for respite, whether a family carer needs a break or someone simply needs a settled place to recover for a while. Much of our work is with younger adults, including people with a learning disability, autistic people, and people living with a mental health condition. These are very different needs, and no two people arrive with the same history or the same hopes, so we take time to get to know someone properly before we settle into any routine with them. Support here is agreed with the person rather than decided for them, and it changes as they change. In practice that might mean help with personal care and medication, or it might mean encouragement to cook, to manage money, to keep in touch with family, or to get out into Much Wenlock and the countryside around it. We want people to hold on to the parts of their lives that matter to them and to build on those where they can. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We treat that as a floor rather than a ceiling. If you are considering Darwin Place for yourself or for someone close to you, please get in touch and arrange a visit.

Care provided at Darwin Place

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Darwin Place

Where is Darwin Place located?

Darwin Place is a residential care home in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6AT. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Darwin Place provide?

Darwin Place is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Darwin Place's CQC rating?

Darwin Place is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 30 April 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Darwin Place offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Darwin Place

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

No. Darwin Place 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. Darwin Place 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. Darwin Place 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. Darwin Place 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 West Midlands

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

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

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