FAQs

Our expert team collaborates closely with healthcare professionals to establish a dedicated pathway that supports and facilitates the discharge process from hospital to our care home.

Yes, Yarnley House Care Home undergoes regular inspections by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to ensure that our home consistently maintains a high standard of care across all areas.

At Yarnley House Care Home, we provide respite care tailored to individuals’ needs following an evaluation. This temporary care option is ideal for those recovering from illness, injury or surgery, allowing them time to recuperate before returning to their usual routines. It also offers relief to full-time caregivers who require a short-term break or wish to explore long-term care options.

At Yarnley House, we provide nursing care for individuals with high-dependency needs, ensuring around-the-clock personal and medical support. Before their arrival, we collaborate with residents and their families to develop personalised care plans that include dietary preferences, general preferences and daily routines. Our dedicated team is committed to improving residents’ quality of life and maintains an open-door policy for loved ones, providing support whenever necessary.

Our team enhances residents’ overall wellbeing by providing exceptional care that addresses daily stresses related to personal care, mobility and medical needs.

Additionally, we promote residents’ mental, physical and emotional wellbeing through inclusive facilities and activities. These opportunities foster socialisation, skill-building, new experiences and the continuation of hobbies on a regular basis.

We develop personalised care plans for each individual, which are regularly reviewed to ensure they meet residents’ evolving needs. Our team acknowledges that health and wellbeing requirements can change over time, so our care is designed to be adaptable. We collaborate closely with residents and their loved ones to create an ideal and customised care plan.

Certainly! We offer new residents the opportunity to schedule a trial stay for up to 4 weeks. This allows them to experience daily life at Yarnley House Care Home before making their final decision to move in.

While vaccination is no longer mandatory, we strongly encourage all residents, visitors and team members at Darcy House Care Home to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, including receiving future boosters unless medically exempted. To minimise the risk of infection to others, we will continue to promote vaccination among our team members.

Following recent Government recommendations effective from 15th December 2022, care homes in England have the discretion to decide on mask-wearing based on risk assessments. Our care home has conducted such an assessment and decided to no longer require universal mask-wearing. Visitors may choose to wear masks and residents can request staff to wear them if preferred. Our staff will adapt to ensure residents’ comfort.

Please note that the policy on mask-wearing may be revised at any time by the Home Manager, our company, or in accordance with guidance from local or national healthcare authorities. COVID-19 regulations and guidance from Government and Healthcare Agencies may also be subject to change. For further details, click here or contact the Home Manager directly.

Our primary focus is ensuring the wellbeing of our residents by providing comprehensive health care and engaging activities that promote their mental, physical and emotional fitness. While masks are no longer mandatory in our care homes, our staff remains flexible and will continue to wear masks as per residents’ preferences. Vaccination efforts are ongoing as per government guidelines and we adhere to social distancing measures.

Please note that mask-wearing policies may change based on decisions by the Home Manager, our company or local and national health authorities. Regulations and guidance related to COVID-19 from government and healthcare agencies may also evolve. For more details, please refer to this link or contact the Home Manager directly.

Newly admitted residents to a care home who are transferring from an interim care facility or another care home will be exempted from self-isolation upon arrival if the following conditions are met:

1. The individual has been fully vaccinated, where possible.
2. The care home has considered the circumstances at the previous care facility or interim care facility before admission.
3. The individual undergoes an enhanced testing regimen, which includes a PCR test within 72 hours before admission, another PCR test on the day of admission (day 0), and a third PCR test 7 days after admission.
4. The individual has not had known contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19.

Certainly! We welcome all prospective residents and their families to visit our care home for a tour to ensure it meets their needs.

Admitting pets into our home depends on any allergies that may affect other residents. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this further.

Yes, at Yarnley House, we have a friendly and professional hairdresser who regularly visits our salon and treatment room. They provide a range of hair services for our residents, ensuring they always look and feel their best.

Our residents are encouraged to engage in a variety of group activities and events organised by our dedicated Activities Coordinators. These include pet therapy, arts and craft sessions, film nights, pampering sessions, gardening, exercise classes, live entertainment, games, quizzes and more. We also welcome residents’ requests to ensure they fully enjoy their time with us.

We have a dedicated team of in-house chefs and kitchen staff who cater to all dietary requirements, offering a diverse seasonal menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to meals, beverages and snacks are available throughout the day in our café. Residents have the flexibility to dine in the dining area, enjoy meals in the private gardens during summer, or opt for room service. For special occasions, our private dining room is also available for residents to dine with loved ones.

In England, care home fees are determined based on an individual’s care requirements and financial circumstances.

Local authorities assess care needs to determine the appropriate level of care and type of care home. They also conduct a financial assessment, considering the person’s income, savings and assets to decide if they need to contribute towards their care costs.

Those with assets and income below a certain threshold may qualify for financial assistance from the local authority to cover care home fees.

Individuals eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare receive full funding for their care from the NHS. Eligibility isn’t tied to a specific diagnosis but hinges on overall care needs and the level of support required to meet them.

For further details, please contact our team.

Upon the resident’s passing, all charges under the Care Agreement will cease immediately. Housing and lodging expenses will be covered for up to ten days following the death, or until the residence undergoes thorough inspection and cleaning.

We encourage all our residents to personalise their rooms by bringing their own furniture, photographs, decorations and small furnishings. These personal touches can truly make their living spaces feel like home.

All bedrooms include private en-suite wetrooms equipped with a sink, toilet and shower.