Oval House

Gooding Avenue, Braunstone, Leicester LE3 1JS
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  • Oval House, Leicester
Oval House provides for 22 clients whose needs are based on their mental health with a view to preparing them for a future living in the community. Accommodation provided is finished to a luxury standard and are all single rooms.

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Care Provided by Oval House

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Detention Under Mental Health Act
  • Eating Disorders
  • Mental Health Condition
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Substance Misuse
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 24 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anorexia/Bulimia/Self Harming
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Drug Dependence (past or present)
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • Independent Living Training

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Alan Curran (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 18+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (24)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Oval House

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Wheelchair Access

Oval House Reviews (10)

Over all time Oval House has 10 reviews.

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Review from R S (Friend of Resident) published on 16 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

In lockdown so did not see too much in the 3 weeks I was involved - so can't comment on much of the building, food etc. There were complicated circumstances concerning my friend - no next of kin etc. I was well informed by the staff at all times and dealt with professionally and empathetically.

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Review from Michelle M (Grandson of Resident) published on 3 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Following the sudden and unexpected need for my mum to require 24-hour nursing care, I was apprehensive and worried about her going into a care home that I had not been able to check out or even see her due to covid. Over the past couple of months, all staff that I have encountered have been friendly
and supportive. I have been kept well informed about my mum and the staff have been patient and understanding of my fears. I have been able to Facetime and talk to my mum on the phone which although it's heartbreaking not to see her, has reassured me that she feels safe and happy. The staff have quickly made a positive relationship with my mum and speak fondly of her. The staff are knowledgeable and up to date on my mum's needs as well as being able to respond in a timely and effective way to her needs as they change. Thank you all for the kindness and support that you have shown my mum and family.

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Review from Antony W (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 6 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An indication of the level of care and attention to safety in these Covid-19 days could be summed up in the initial “meet and greet” of my mother-in-law on arrival at her new home. Appropriately dressed in full PPE gear the manager knelt down to her wheelchair, eye-level requesting permission to take
her temperature.
The ongoing care and individual attention shown by the manager and his staff to their new “resident” has been exceptional, and we as a family could not be more thankful to them for the peace of mind that this brings.
(As a postscript, my mother-in-law seems to be settling in and getting on well with the staff, admiring the pear tree through her window with wistful memories of scrumping and loving the grub!)

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Review from Andy J (Son of Resident) published on 31 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff at the Firlands are very good to Mum who has dementia.
They are a very caring and dedicated team.
They have time to talk with us any time of day and keep us informed with Mum's progress.
Nothing is ever too much trouble for them, they make us feel like a part of their family.
Due
to the COVID-19 outbreak, I've not really seen inside the home and rooms or meals properly but from what I've seen when I've been there it looks like a nice place.
I would recommend the Firlands to anyone who need to be placed in residential care.

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Review from L S (Sister of Resident) published on 11 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Every time I have left Firlands after visiting my brother, I am assured he is being cared for to the best possible standard. My brother is not an easy client and I appreciate the home's honesty in relating both the ups and downs of everyday life. I know that in all circumstances he is being treated
with kindness, dignity, and respect. During the COVID-19 lockdown, I am being informed of his welfare on a regular basis.

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Review from Lorraine J (Niece of Resident) published on 19 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My uncle was moved here because he needed more care, which his first home couldn't provide due to my uncle falling a lot, and just needing more care. Since my uncle was moved here he is more settled and happy. So I would be very happy to let people know that any family member would be well looked after.

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Review from Sheila (Wife of Resident) published on 6 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All of the staff are excellent and very helpful always willing to do anything for both my husband and myself. Nothing is too much trouble.

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Review from Angela M (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Firlands Care Home, where my mother is staying, is a very homely place. Nothing is too much trouble for staff. Very caring to my mum, the home has a very relaxed atmosphere.
Mum's needs and dignity is uppermost.
The manager was very helpful, answered all our questions, very hand's on with all staff
and residents.

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Review from Anne S (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother was transferred from her previous home following a safeguarding issue. She was extremely unwell and uncared for. This changed as soon as she arrived at Braunston Firlands. Staff took time to sit with him and listen to her even though she makes little sense when speaking. Mum's much more settled
and the pressure sore she has had for over a year was treated and healed within a month of her arrival at Firlands.

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Review from Mary G (Wife of Resident) published on 1 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is an excellent home which provides first-class care for the patients.
The staff are friendly and polite and are willing to help visitors in any way they can.
I would recommend this home to anyone.

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Overview of Review Score

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Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 27 May 2021

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Requires improvement

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oval House

What types of Care is Oval House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Eating Disorders, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment, Detention Under Mental Health Act, No Medical Intervention, Substance Misuse & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Oval House provide?

Day Care, Convalescent Care & Independent Living Training are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Oval House have?

There are 24 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Oval House?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Phone Point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Oval House to the centre of Leicester?

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