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Ducks Halt

8 Walton Road, Kirby-le-Soken, CO13 0DU

Residential care home · 5 beds · Cygnet Health Care

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,400
CQC rating
Good
June 2018
Beds
5
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Essex
£1,400a week

About £72,800 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,800 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

The typical live-in carer near Essex, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £280 a week less, £14,560 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,445 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Kirby-le-Soken
35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About Ducks Halt

Ducks Halt is a residential care home in Kirby-le-Soken, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 5 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by Cygnet Health Care, which operates 68 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2012.

At its latest inspection, published June 2018, the CQC rated Ducks Halt Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Ducks Halt has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Essex with a fee on record typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 406 registered care homes in Essex. The nearest to Ducks Halt include Winchester House, Beaumont Manor and Peter House, 2 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Registration

Brand
Cygnet Health Care
Registered with CQC
November 2012
Latest CQC rating
Good (June 2018)
Council area
Essex
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Ducks Halt was inspected but not rated; inspectors found people felt safe, received personalised support and were protected by improved oversight.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Ducks Halt has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Essex typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Ducks Halt

How much does Ducks Halt cost?

Ducks Halt has not published its fees. Care homes in Essex typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Ducks Halt?

The Care Quality Commission rated Ducks Halt Good in June 2018. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Ducks Halt provide nursing care?

No. Ducks Halt is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Ducks Halt offer dementia care?

Ducks Halt is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Essex listing for homes that are.

How many residents does Ducks Halt have?

Ducks Halt is registered for up to 5 residents.

Care at home

35 live-in carers within about an hour of Essex

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £1,020 to £1,260 a week. 25 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.

“Not only was she professional, polite and efficient but she bought a lovely smile and laughter to my parents home.”
Liz L., about Sithembiso N.
“She brought fun and stimulation into mums life.”
Robert G., about Nechelle F.
See live-in carers near EssexProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Other care homes near Kirby-le-Soken

Winchester House, Frinton-on-Sea

Winchester House

Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 · 1.2 km · 9 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaIMS Care Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Kirby-le-Soken

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355

Beaumont Manor

Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 · 1.4 km · 103 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Peter House, Frinton-on-Sea

Peter House

Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 · 1.6 km · 6 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialPeter House Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

See all 68 care homes run by Cygnet Health Care