The Farm House
Ravenswood Village, Nine Mile Ride, Crowthorne, RG45 6BQ
Residential care home · 8 beds · Norwood
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- CQC rating
- Good
- October 2018
- Beds
- 8
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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The typical live-in carer near Wokingham, set by the carer
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week.
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About The Farm House
The Farm House is a residential care home in Crowthorne, in the Wokingham council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 8 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Norwood, which operates 17 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published October 2018, the CQC rated The Farm House 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.
The Farm House has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for Wokingham. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.
There are 45 registered care homes in Wokingham. The nearest to The Farm House include Copper Beech, Eretz and Kadimah. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Learning disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Norwood
- Brand
- Norwood
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (October 2018)
- Council area
- Wokingham
- Town
- Crowthorne
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Requires improvement
- 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.
The Farm House was rated Good overall; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care, but the home needed to improve its building and staff supervision.
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
The Farm House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. 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 The Farm House
How much does The Farm House cost?
The Farm House has not published its fees. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for The Farm House?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Farm House Good in October 2018. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Farm House provide nursing care?
No. The Farm House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does The Farm House offer dementia care?
The Farm House is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Wokingham listing for homes that are.
How many residents does The Farm House have?
The Farm House is registered for up to 8 residents.
78 live-in carers within about an hour of Wokingham
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. 71 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
“I can truly say that Peter always put Dad at the centre of everything and I know that they found a great friendship in difficult times.”
“Not only has she looked after him beautifully, she has also been great company for him with lively conversation, kindness and humour.”
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.
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