Millfields Residential Care Home

Millfields Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Pontefract, Wakefield (WF8 2LS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Millfields Residential Care Home

Millfields Residential Care Home is a care home in Pontefract supporting older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. We are a residential home rather than a nursing home, and that shapes the feel of the place. The emphasis is on daily life: meals, company, familiar routines, visitors, getting outside and having something worth being up for. Practical help with washing, dressing, medication and mobility runs alongside that rather than replacing it. Settling in is where much of our attention goes. Moving into a care home is a genuine loss for most people however necessary it is, and the first few weeks tend to set the tone for everything after. We take time over life histories, encourage people to bring their own furniture and pictures, and never hurry anybody into joining in with things. For people living with dementia we plan around familiarity: consistent staff, consistent routines, and an approach that goes with the person rather than arguing with them. Where somebody is unsettled we look first for a cause we can put right, including pain, noise, boredom or needing the toilet. Where mobility is poor we are careful that it does not turn into somebody being left in one chair all day. Respite stays are available for planned breaks. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good. Families are welcome whenever they want to come, and we would far rather hear a complaint early than a polite silence.

Care provided at Millfields Residential Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Millfields Residential Care Home

Where is Millfields Residential Care Home located?

Millfields Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Pontefract, Wakefield, WF8 2LS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Millfields Residential Care Home provide?

Millfields Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Millfields Residential Care Home's CQC rating?

Millfields 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 11 October 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Millfields Residential Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Millfields Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

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

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

Questions families ask about Millfields Residential Care Home

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

Yes. Millfields Residential Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Millfields 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.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Millfields Residential Care 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?

Yes. Yes. Millfields Residential Care Home 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 Yorkshire & Humberside

Millfields Residential Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the Yorkshire & Humberside, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the Yorkshire & Humberside, not a quote from Millfields Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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