Mellieha

Hillfold, South Elmsall, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2BZ

01604811838

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

13 May 2023

Provider

Achieve Together Limited

Beds

15 beds

Rating history

Requires ImprovementMay 2023

First inspected by CQC in 2023, rated Requires Improvement.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Achieve Together Limited, which runs 145 care homes in England: 8 rated Outstanding, 109 Good, 26 Requires Improvement, 1 Inadequate and 1 not yet rated.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Mellieha

Mellieha is a small residential care home in South Elmsall, near Pontefract in West Yorkshire, with 15 beds. The home is operated by Achieve Together Limited and specialises in supporting younger adults with learning disabilities. Its location in a rural part of the Wakefield area provides a quieter residential setting.

The most recent CQC inspection in May 2023 rated the home as Requires Improvement. This rating indicates that while the home meets regulatory requirements, there are areas where improvements have been identified. Anyone considering this home as an option should review the full CQC inspection report for detailed findings and any specific actions the provider has undertaken since the inspection.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Mellieha, 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 Mellieha, 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Mellieha'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