Dimensions The Maples

Dimensions The Maples is a residential care home in Castle Cary, Somerset (BA7 7HP). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Dimensions The Maples

The Maples is a care home in Castle Cary, Somerset, run by Dimensions. We provide residential care for adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, both younger adults and older people, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. This is a house, and it is meant to feel like one. The people living here decide what goes on the shopping list, what gets cooked, how their rooms look and how they spend their time. Some go out to work or to college, some use local groups and facilities, and some prefer a quieter week with a few things they enjoy properly. We do not rank those. Something we pay attention to is what happens as people get older. Needs change with age for everybody, and for somebody with a learning disability those changes are too often missed or put down to the disability itself. Communication takes the most effort. Where speech is not how a person tells us things, we learn the way they do, and we treat behaviour as information. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families and social workers are welcome to visit and ask us whatever matters to them.

Care provided at Dimensions The Maples

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Local care news in Somerset

More local care news for Somerset

Common questions about Dimensions The Maples

Where is Dimensions The Maples located?

Dimensions The Maples is a residential care home in Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7HP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Dimensions The Maples provide?

Dimensions The Maples is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Dimensions The Maples's CQC rating?

Dimensions The Maples is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 3 October 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Dimensions The Maples offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Dimensions The Maples

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

No. Dimensions Somerset The Maples 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. Dimensions Somerset The Maples 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. Dimensions Somerset The Maples 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. Dimensions Somerset The Maples 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 South West

Dimensions Somerset The Maples has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Dimensions Somerset The Maples. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

Explore more

More care homes in Castle Cary

Browse all care homes in Castle Cary.