Decoy Farm

Browston Lane, Browston, Great Yarmouth NR31 9DP
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8.3 8 Reviews
  • Decoy Farm, Great Yarmouth
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Care Provided by Decoy Farm

  • Type of Service
    • Nursing Home
  • Privately Owned
  • For a maximum of 10 Service Users
  • Primary Care Categories
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Respite Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Offered
  • Anorexia/Bulimia/Self Harming
  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Down Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Independent Living Training
  • Own GP if required

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Samantha Popple (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 18+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (10)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2016

Facilities

  • Gardens
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
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Decoy Farm Reviews (8)

8.3

Decoy Farm has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.318) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Decoy Farm has 8 reviews.

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Review from B W (Mother of Resident) published on 25 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has just returned from an amazing two day holiday in a lodge in Thetford Forest. He has not stayed away for over six years and we were expecting a few bumps in the road. I can honestly say there were none. Review: communication, planning, venue, safety, accommodation. Forgot marmite and bought
wrong bread!

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Review from Lin W (Solicitor of Resident) published on 4 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been really impressed with this facility and particularly the staff who work hard to promote the dignity and independence of the clients, and take a genuine interest in them and their well-being. The atmosphere is relaxed which is entirely in keeping with young clients and the staff have great
relationships with the clients whilst still enforcing appropriate behaviour standards and boundaries.

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Review from David W (Father of Resident) published on 5 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

It is a massive vote of confidence to see my son happy, engaged and living life to his full potential at Decoy Farm on our fortnightly visits! I do not have to worry about his support, the communication by the manager is second to none. All the staff looking after my son are polite welcoming and totally
engaged with my sons day to day life and his total wellbeing. When he has been unwell recently the support and empathy shown to get him through this has been above and beyond. In the care of our son everything is above and beyond.

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Review from Tanya S (Aunt of Resident) published on 2 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My nephew has been resident at Decoy for a year and a half now, I can honestly say that the time has proven to be the best placement experience for him.
He has received such care and kindness there he is much happier than he had been for a number of years.
The staff are all willing to chat and to
listen, communication is so important to me as I am too far away to visit often, when I do visit it feels very homely and relaxed. Everyone is friendly and welcoming, I feel like part of the “family”.
My nephew is encouraged to be active in all sorts of settings in and out of the home environment. Holidays and visits to numerous attractions and events and family occasions included.
I can only give praise and thanks to the team at Decoy and hope that they continue to do as they do for all their residents, relatives and friends. Thank you all.

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Review from Tom M (Father of Resident) published on 1 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are extremely polite, helpful, and willing to talk at any time. They will do anything that is necessary for my son and will go over and above to care for him.

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Review from Alexander T (Resident) published on 1 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Because it's a friendly home environment, people are kind and friendly like the admin support worker and manager.

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Review from Trima B (Sister of Resident) published on 31 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Lovely setting, mature grounds, friendly support workers.
Rooms and living areas are clean, tidy and of a good standard.
There is always a nurse on duty, which is good, maybe needs a couple more male carers, to get more of a balance if possible.
Relaxed atmosphere.
Carers need a little more
supervision on personal things, like teeth cleaning, which clients don't always remember.
On the whole excellent care and atmosphere.

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Review from V T (Mother of Resident) published on 24 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has used the services of four care providers and Decoy Farm (Kingsley Healthcare) is, without a doubt, the best. My son has a collection of physical conditions, a learning disability and behavioural challenges.
Other care providers haven't been able to cope with him, whereas Decoy has maintained
him over a period of 8 years.
My son loves his carers and nursing staff, they, in return nurture and support him in a wonderful manner.
My son is happy and I feel welcomed and supported too.
Staff deal with his Coeliac disease and autism with confidence and compassion.
The establishment offers him more than other facilities.

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Current Review Score: 8.3 (8.318)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.3 (8.318) out of 10 for Decoy Farm is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.5 out of 5 from 1 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.818 for Decoy Farm is calculated as follows: ( (9 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 11 Ratings = 4.818

  • b) 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 3.5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Decoy Farm is based on 1 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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 = 3

    • ii) 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 10 registered maximum number of service users is 2. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 2 = 0.5

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 27 Apr 2023

Overall
Requires improvement

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Requires improvement

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Requires improvement

  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Decoy Farm

What types of Care is Decoy Farm registered for?

Respite Care, Learning Disability, Mental Health Condition & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Decoy Farm provide?

Independent Living Training & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Decoy Farm have?

There are 10 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Decoy Farm?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Minibus or other transport, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Decoy Farm to the centre of Great Yarmouth?

4.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.