Appletrees

Logo of Appletrees, a care home in Newbury, West Berkshire, offering learning disability and autism support.

Appletrees is a residential care home in Newbury, West Berkshire (RG7 6PB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Appletrees

Appletrees is a residential care home in Newbury in West Berkshire. We support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, and we offer respite stays for people who usually live elsewhere. We run this as a home that people live in rather than a service they receive. Rooms belong to the people in them and get arranged accordingly. The weekly shop is decided by the people who will eat it. Weekend plans are made by whoever is going. We ask rather than assume, and being told no is a perfectly good answer. Much of what we do is about widening what is possible rather than occupying the day. Cooking something you actually want. Getting confident with money. Managing a journey into town alone. Keeping a course, a job or a friendship going. Some of it comes together quickly, some takes years and some never quite happens, and none of those is a failure so long as the chance was genuinely there and nobody was pushed into it. Understanding how each person communicates is the other half of the job, particularly where speech is not the main route. We learn each person's way properly, write it down so that new staff respond identically, and keep checking we have understood rather than assuming. A predictable house is a calm one, and a calm one is where people feel able to try things. The Care Quality Commission rated us good at our last inspection, and we keep asking what should be different.

Care provided at Appletrees

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Appletrees

Where is Appletrees located?

Appletrees is a residential care home in Newbury, West Berkshire, RG7 6PB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Appletrees provide?

Appletrees 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 Appletrees's CQC rating?

Appletrees is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 14 September 2017. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Appletrees offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Appletrees

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

No. Appletrees 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. Appletrees 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. Appletrees 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 South East

Appletrees has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Appletrees. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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