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Care Provided by Fairfax House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 20 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Fairfax House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Salisbury Christian Care Homes (Fairfax House) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Amanda Pearcey(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2002
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (20)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
Visiting
- Visiting can happen at any time day or night, all the team ask is if you are visiting over a meal time, please let them know in advance so they can offer you a meal or put a meal by for your loved one
Parking
- The Home have parking on site
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Fairfax House Reviews (11)
9.4
Fairfax House has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.395) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Fairfax House has 11 reviews.
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Review from Mandie T (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 January 2025 Submitted via Website•
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My mum stayed at Fairfax House for 18 months. She had dementia. Her health was up and down. I loved Fairfax because everybody gathered in the lounge each day for activity, it was a family atmosphere. When Mum became Ill, I cannot tell you how much they tried, one lunchtime she had 3 different things to eat before they found something she would tolerate, no question asked.
The care was exemplary, on discharge from the hospital she was bathed and her hair washed, such caring touches, right up to the end. I cannot thank the staff there enough for the care of my mum.
The care was exemplary, on discharge from the hospital she was bathed and her hair washed, such caring touches, right up to the end. I cannot thank the staff there enough for the care of my mum.
I would not hesitate to place a family member there.
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Review from Susan F (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 November 2024 Submitted via Website•
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My mother has been a resident in Fairfax House for the past 5 years, she is contented, and well settled and has formed good relationships with all the staff who are constant and have been there throughout. Being a small home there is a family feel and plenty of activity. I am reassured that my mum is in a good place.
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Review from Clare H (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 November 2024 Submitted via Website•
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The staff have been very welcoming throughout the "onboarding process". Over the last month or so, Mum has received very good support and kindness in her efforts to settle into care living having lived by herself for many years. It feels as if Mum has a very nice "family" looking after her from the friendly staff.
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Review from A M (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 November 2024 Submitted via Website•
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My mum was in need of residential care and Fairfax House was recommended by 3 people I knew. Mum and I went to look around and we were very impressed with the friendly staff and the home-from-home atmosphere. Mum then went for 2 weeks of respite and has decided to stay. Mum has made friends and she has become her old self again as she is no longer lonely. The home is a hub of activity and is like one big family. I was very anxious about how mum would make the transition from her home to a care home setting. Mum of course naturally misses her home but the staff understand and are supporting mum, my brothers and me through this transitional time.
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Review from Clare P (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 November 2024 Submitted via Website•
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My mum has Alzheimer's and has been living at Fairfax House for almost 7 years, obviously deteriorating considerably during that time. The management and staff have always been incredibly caring, supportive and kind to our whole family and my mum is treated as an individual, with her needs recognised and extremely well taken care of. Mum doesn't spend much time in her room, preferring to be in the lounge with the other residents where she feels comfortable and at home. The staff get to know everyone's personalities, likes and dislikes, care for all the residents incredibly well and allow them to be themselves which is so important. They really do their best to accommodate everyone's needs and I know that my mum is well looked after and treated with kindness and love.
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Review from Adrian S (Next of Kin) published on 25 November 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Such a lovely friendly place Mum is so well looked after. Such lovely staff and entertainment is a regular thing. Mum especially enjoys the sing-alongs and the animal show. I would recommend this home to anyone. Good on you Fairfax House
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Review from Roger E (Son of Resident) published on 25 November 2024 Submitted via Website•
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My mum came to live at Fairfax House in February 2021 (until her death in April 2024) because her dementia and Alzheimer's were making it impossible to live independently. Fairfax House is certainly not the smartest home but the care provided was second to none. Being small and independently owned meant the care was more personalised and all of the staff knew all of the residents well, their individual needs and preferences. It felt very much ' family'. My mother was treated with respect and dignity especially as the disease progressed and remained very happy there up until the end. There was honestly never a time when staff weren't available immediately if needed.. something that most other care homes cannot claim. My relationship and communication with the manager and staff were also excellent and gave me complete peace of mind.
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Review from L G (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 November 2024 Submitted via Website•
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I am so glad that my mother moved to Fairfax House a few years ago, the care she has received has been truly outstanding. Mum has advanced dementia and thinks she is staying in a hotel. Unfortunately, she has needed to attend Salisbury Hospital quite regularly as an outpatient, the staff are so accommodating and take her to her appointments. There are always planned activities at Fairfax for the residents and interesting pre-arranged visitors, there are regular singing and dancing activities arranged which mum loves. The GP visits regularly. Mum continues to have regular appointments with the hairdresser at the in-house salon and visits the park and local pub, which she really enjoys. The food is amazing, and the residents all dine together. Birthdays are always celebrated with homemade birthday cakes, making all the residents feel so extra special.
All the staff are so friendly, welcoming and caring. I would highly recommend Fairfax.
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Review from Chris B B (Son of Resident) published on 18 February 2019 Submitted via Website•
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Fairfax House has looked after my mother exceptionally well for the last three years. The care, patience and kindness of the staff is outstanding, particularly given the dementia that my mother and others have in the home. While on initial inspection, Fairfax may appear a little run down, it is a friendly, supportive, and, when possible, fun place for elderly and vulnerable people.
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Review from David S (Son of Resident) published on 18 February 2019 Submitted via Website•
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The staff are always very polite and helpful and they are also always kind and loving to my mother. I do believe that she is in the right place for her needs and this is born out by the fact that, even though she is 94 years old, she is undoubtedly calmer and fitter than she was when she moved into Fairfax House 14 months ago. I definitely believe that her specific needs are better met than they were before. I like the fact that she spends most of the day not in her room but in the main part of the house where people are coming and going. My only real gripe is that the decor is very old-fashioned and tired but this is a cosmetic detail.
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Review from Pauline B (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 March 2017 Submitted via Website•
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My Mum hasn't been the easiest of ladies to settle, but the loving, caring attitude of all the care staff, means I know Mum is getting the best care 24/7 and sadly she needs it... she was living alone in her bungalow and deteriorating swiftly. Thank you for all the wonderful care you give her and us as a family, you are wonderful xx
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 September 2019Overall
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- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfax House
What types of Care is Fairfax House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Fairfax House have?
There are 20 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Fairfax House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Fairfax House to the centre of Salisbury?
0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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