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Sowerby
Thirsk
North Yorkshire
YO7 1JP

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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Residential | Dementia | Respite
Availability Yes
Weekly Prices From £1,045.00
Regulator's Rating Requires Improvement
Meet The Manager

Marie Adams is The Home Manager at Sowerby House.

Marie Adams is the Manager of Sowerby House. Marie oversees the day-to-day running of the home. The Deputy Manager supports this role and takes charge in the absence of the Manager. Senior Carers and Carers tend to the care of residents.

Marie Adams

Sowerby House is an Edwardian property that has been converted into a modern and advanced care service with many homely qualities. 

Located in scenic surroundings, on the outskirts of Thirk, residents are able to achieve a relaxing time in care while having all their needs handled in a respectful and professional manner.


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Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Companionship, End of Life, Palliative, Personal care.
Disability Support Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame.
Medication By Mouth.
Nursing Specialisms Bariatric care, Ulcerative Colitis.
Type Of Dementia Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia.
Dementia Behaviour Agitation / Restlessness, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering .
Dementia Specialisms Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Picks Disease, Vascular Dementia.
Respite Care Yes

Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.

What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe

We have in-depth cleaning protocols in place.

Infection Control Initiatives in place
safe-tick Infection Control Training Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections.
safe-tick Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting.
safe-tick Virus Testing We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting.
Safe Visiting Space
safe-tick We have a safe visiting space
Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications

Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant.

Wireless Internet access (WiFi)

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”)

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

Telephone for external calling

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

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With the restrictions on visiting during the pandemic, social media platforms such as these offer real insight when you are choosing a provider.

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Minimum Age
60

Our Building and Facilities

Located in scenic surroundings, on the outskirts of Thirk, residents are able to achieve a relaxing time in care while having all their needs handled in a respectful and professional manner in a care home with many facilities to suit all needs.


Is Our Home Purpose Built
No

How Many Floors We Have
2

Who Owns Our Building
Private

Communal Rooms
Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges.

What Else Do We Provide
Assisted Bathroom, Hairdressers, Lift.

Our Garden
Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access.

How 'Smart' Are We?
Solar Panel Heating.

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Description

Our bedrooms are beautifully decorated with en-suite facilities. Residents are encouraged to bring along some home comforts for the personal and familiar touch.


About Our Rooms
Number Of Rooms 51
Number Of Ensuite Rooms 36

Type Of Room
Shared Room, Single Room.

Room Features
Furnished, Garden View.

Room Facilities
Telephone Point.

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Weekly Fees Start From Fee
Residential Fees From / Price Per Week £1,045.00
Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week £1,210.00

Funding Types
Local Authority North Yorkshire
Region Yorkshire & Humberside
We Accept Self-Funding Clients Yes
We Accept Local Authority Funding Yes
We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up Yes

Choice Dining Logo

Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.

To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.

Styles of Food Pink tick icon Pureed Pink tick icon Vegetarian
Dining Locations Pink tick icon Lounge/Diner
Hospitality Pink tick icon Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.

Pink tick icon Individual dietary needs are person centred.


Pink tick icon Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.


Pink tick icon Our menu is balanced.

Pink tick icon Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).

A critical component for good health.

Pink tick icon We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.

A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.

Pink tick icon Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].


Pink tick icon Residents have access to Dining Room.

Pink tick icon Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.

Pink tick icon There is a weekly menu.

Pink tick icon The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.

Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.

Pink tick icon Vegetarian food can be served.


Pink tick icon We can support people with Diabetes.

Delivering a respectful and quality service.

Pink tick icon Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.

Pink tick icon Tables are well laid.

Pink tick icon There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.

Activities Are So Important

Some of the activities organised for the health benefits of residents include arts and crafts, gardening, music therapy and hand massages.


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Activities At Home
1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Word Games.

Activities Outside Our Home
Local Tourist Attractions.

Front Street
Sowerby
Thirsk
North Yorkshire
YO7 1JP

Regulator: CQC

Current Ratings
Overall Requires Improvement
Safe Inadequate
Well Led Requires Improvement
Caring Requires Improvement
Responsive Requires Improvement
Effective Requires Improvement
Inspection Reports
Last inspected 18th July 2022
Last rated 28th September 2022
Current Report

Sowerby House Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Historic Reports

Sowerby House Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Registration Date 5th August 2021
Service Provider Ultimate Care Limited, UB1 1QB
Transport
Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby.

Places of Worship
Anglican Church.

Nearby Services
Church, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops.

Frequently asked questions about Sowerby House

Sowerby House was given an overall rating of "Requires Improvement" by the CQC in September 2022.
Sowerby House provides Residential, Dementia and Respite care.
Sowerby House has 51 rooms.
Prices for Sowerby House start from £1,045.00 per week.
Sowerby House is owned by We Care Group.
Yes. Sowerby House does offer Residential care.
Yes. Sowerby House does offer Respite care.
Yes. Sowerby House does provide care for people with Dementia.
Sowerby House comes under North Yorkshire.
Sowerby House accepts Local Authority clients.
Sowerby House does not accept NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
Marie Adams is the manager of Sowerby House.

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