Acorn House

20 Huckleberry Close, Purley-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8EH

01189439462

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

24 March 2018

Provider

Purley Park Trust Limited

Beds

5 beds

About Acorn House

Acorn House is a residential care home in West Berkshire, providing personal care without nursing for people with learning disabilities. Details from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Acorn House is a care home without nursing that provides accommodation and personal care for up to five people with learning disabilities and associated difficulties, including those on the autistic spectrum. The service operates from a purpose-built domestic-sized building and is run in accordance with best practice guidance for supporting people with learning disabilities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 March 2018

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Acorn House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Acorn House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Acorn House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees