Summer Fields Care Home

52-58 Rock Lane West, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead CH42 4PA
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  • Summer Fields Care Home, Birkenhead
Summer Fields Care Home specialises in the care of the elderly mentally infirm, and those living with milder forms of dementia. It offers long term residential care, respite, daycare and short term stay in a safe, warm and welcoming environment.

The home is a gorgeous period property located in a peaceful residential area.

It has a well-kept, lawned garden and sun deck, which residents make regular use of during warmer periods.

Inside the accommodation is bright and comfortable, with communal lounges and dining areas that facilitate plenty of socialising.

There is a dedicated activities coordinator, who makes sure that residents are always engaged and entertained. This includes the continuation of hobbies and learning of new skills, as well as day trips and opportunities to engage with the local community.

Summer Fields Care Home aims to provide a warm, happy and secure environment. It has person-centred care at its heart.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 50 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day 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
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1150
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1350
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1150
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1350

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Summer Fields Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Andy Newbolt (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2023
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (50)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Visiting

  • Encourage families and friends to visit as often as possible and support people to go out with loved ones.

Parking

  • Summer Fields Care Home have 2 car parks please use the big car park at the front of the home, as this leads to the main reception.

Summer Fields Care Home Reviews (53)

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Summer Fields Care Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.164) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Summer Fields Care Home has 53 reviews.

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Review from Margaret T (Friend of Resident) published on 22 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't praise this care home enough. The care staff are very thoughtful, patient and very helpful to the residents, their families and friends. The residents are always clean and tidy. I have witnessed activities and entertainment for the residents, which they thoroughly enjoy. It's lovely seeing them
smile, laugh and sing. The bedroom, lounge and bathrooms are always very clean. The manager/duty and receptionist have always been helpful. Nothing is too much trouble for all the staff.
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Review from S T (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been resident at this care home for the last two months.


Although it was very difficult to have to make the decision for her health and safety to go. I have found all the staff lovely and very supportive to my mum and ourselves and happy and willing to do whatever is needed to make us

all comfortable. I can't thank them enough.
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Review from R B (Son of Resident) published on 22 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love this home and so does my mum. The staff are fantastic.
I have recommended Summer Fields to my cousin for her father and he is now a resident.
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Review from C O (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My dad has settled in well and is very well cared for. Eats and sleeps well - enjoys his food and enjoys the banter with some of the staff. My dad really enjoys his trips out especially to the museum and the tea dinner dance with the Mayor at the Town Hall. He misses a certain staff member who has recently
left, he had a great rapport with her. He has a good relationship with all the staff. There are other staff members who are great with my dad. I feel confident with the care my dad is receiving as he's so settled which helps me and my family and we feel confident too.
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Review from Bette W (Partner of Resident) published on 7 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Summer Fields is the fourth home my partner has been in since 2016. I am most pleased with this one. It is a very homely, clean and cosy home where the staff are all so very kind, caring and patient. They treat the residents with love and compassion. They have cared exceptionally well for my partner
and got the doctor to him when he hasn't been well, got him to eat when they were worried about him. Also, the food is fresh and well cooked, very tasty and nutritious.
Reply from Kathryn Hilton, Business Administrator at Summer Fields Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words towards Summer Fields Care Home.

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Review from Philippa T (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum has been very well cared for here with lots of professional help. Mums room is lovely and all areas are kept very clean and tidy, food is home made and of very good quality. Mum is happy here and there are nice activities to stimulate her. As a family, we are so welcome at any time which is such
a relief.
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Review from Christine D (Sister of Resident) published on 22 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have always been made very welcome at my visits. Staff have been very helpful, answered any questions I might have about the care and well-being of my sister. My sister is always in a happy frame of mind, and can always interact with myself or any of my other sisters and relatives who visit.
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Review from D F (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 3 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very pleased with the attention my sister-in-law receives, she is very happy, well looked after and we noticed how clean she is in her appearance. She has been well looked after since she has arrived here since she was diagnosed with her condition.
The owner is very good with all the residents,
in particular the staff are very caring towards all the residents and we are quite happy with my sister-in-law being here as a resident.
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Review from G R (Son of Resident) published on 3 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm not here in the day time so I can't really comment on activities. However when I came in during the week the entertainment I have seen is very good. All the staff are excellent, very caring, concerned, eager and there is a lot of humour.
My mum is very happy and relaxed here and I am at all times
made very welcome. The families of other residents I have spoken to all have a similar opinions to myself.
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Review from C O (Son of Resident) published on 3 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very friendly and caring staff. Seem really attentive and genuinely caring. I always speak well of the home to anyone who asks.
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Review from Harold F (Brother of Resident) published on 3 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very impressed and reassured by the concern and quality of care shown to our sister who suffers from dementia. She seems as happy as her condition allows and she is very clean and comfortable in this residential care home. We particularly like the 'hands on' approach of the owner who is fully
aware of all his residents and gives his caring attention readily.
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Review from Robert H (Brother of Resident) published on 1 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Home bright and clean. Staff caring. My sister seems happy.
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Review from Anne G (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has just passed away after spending the last 9 months in a very caring environment. The staff are excellent and nothing was too much trouble. We could leave her there knowing she was safe and happy.
I just wish I could have persuaded her to go in earlier. Her Alzheimer's was well developed
when she went, but it gave the family such peace of mind and we all enjoyed visiting and being given numerous cups of tea.
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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.164)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.164) out of 10 for Summer Fields Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.364 for Summer Fields Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (86 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) + (12 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 118 Ratings = 4.364
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Summer Fields Care Home is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.9
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 50 registered maximum number of service users is 10. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 10 = 0.9
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 17 May 2018

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (1)

Andy

Andy Newbolt

Job Title: Home Manager

I have worked with Your Health Group for almost three years. I enjoy being a part of a team that is making the lives of our residents as happy and comfortable as possible, ensuring that their care needs are met each and every day.


My care career began 18 years ago, and over the years I have developed a vast knowledge of Dementia and what it takes to provide an excellent standard of care to those who are vulnerable and dependent on others. I have progressed from kitchen assistant to senior care team and now Home Manager, completing my NVQs in Health and Social Care and a Diploma Level 5 in Management and Leadership.


I really do love my job and the challenges it brings each day - every day really is different. It means so much when you see the people you look after not only living happily but thriving. I have an incredibly dedicated team working alongside me. They, and the rewards of the job, are why I will always enjoy this job, even after 18 years!

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