Bendalls Farm

Bendalls Farm is a residential care home in Wells, Somerset (BA5 3EX). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Bendalls Farm

Bendalls Farm is a residential care home near Wells in Somerset, supporting adults with a learning disability or autism and adults living with a mental health condition. Most of the people who live here are younger adults, and we also offer respite care for planned short stays. We are not a hospital and we do not run the house like one. This is somewhere people live. That means having your own room and your own things, deciding what you want to do with your day, learning to cook, having a say in the shopping, and being supported to do more for yourself over time rather than having it all done for you. Progress is often slow and it is rarely a straight line, and we would rather work patiently at someone's pace than push them towards a timetable that suits us. Support is agreed with each person and reviewed honestly. Some people need a great deal of structure and reassurance. Others want very little and would rather be left to get on with it, with support available when they ask. We adapt how we communicate to suit the person, because being understood is where everything else starts. The setting is a quiet one, which suits a good many of the people who come to us, and we support people to get out into Wells and the wider area for college, work, appointments and the things they enjoy. If you are looking into a placement or a short stay, please contact us and we will talk it through openly.

Care provided at Bendalls Farm

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Common questions about Bendalls Farm

Where is Bendalls Farm located?

Bendalls Farm is a residential care home in Wells, Somerset, BA5 3EX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Bendalls Farm provide?

Bendalls Farm 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 Bendalls Farm's CQC rating?

Bendalls Farm is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 7 September 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Bendalls Farm offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Bendalls Farm

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

No. Bendalls Farm 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. Bendalls Farm 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. Bendalls Farm 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. Bendalls Farm 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

Bendalls Farm 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 Bendalls Farm. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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