Fairburn Mews

Wheldon Road, Castleford WF10 2PY
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9.2 11 Reviews
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Welcome to Fairburn Mews!

Fairburn Mews is a complex needs care home in Castleford which supports people living with complex mental health needs and Huntington’s disease.

Fairburn Mews is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of specialist nursing care for adults living with a range of complex and high-acuity needs.

The home has a dedicated team of Registered Nurses, Health Care Assistants and Life Skills Facilitators that provide person-centred care and rehabilitation which focuses on building everyday living skills, maximising independence and empowering people to live as fulfilled lives as possible.

Their high staffing levels enable them to work at people’s own pace and build trust, which leads to improved person-centred and longer-term outcomes.

Fairburn Mews offers longer term support for people living with life-limiting or degenerative illnesses, as well supporting people on their journey from being in hospital or living in a secure setting to community-based living.

The home has 20 large bedrooms, each with an en-suite, across two units. The home also has communal dining and living spaces, as well as an activities room and large accessible garden.

•        Lowrie Unit supports up to ten adults living with Huntington’s disease.

•        Hulme Unit supports up to ten adults living with complex mental health needs, including those who display behaviours of concern.

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Care Provided by Fairburn Mews

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 20 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Anorexia/Bulimia/Self Harming
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Neuropathic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Schizophrenia
  • Stroke
  • Other Care Provided
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Zara Ashwood (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 18+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (20)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (20)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Fairburn Mews

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

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public 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
  • Visiting

  • The home has an open door policy, welcoming friends and family at all times.


    If a meeting with the Home Manager is required, please call in advance.


    Meal times are protected - there will be no answer to phone calls or the door during these times. Please contact the home directly for information on these mealtimes.


  • Parking

  • Free parking on site.


Fairburn Mews Reviews (11)

9.2

Fairburn Mews has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.194) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Fairburn Mews has 11 reviews.

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Review from K D (Cousin of Resident) published on 28 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Fairburn Mews go above and beyond to take care of my cousin under very challenging circumstances as my cousin's illness is very difficult to manage, yet staff have managed to maintain the essence of his character, and always treat him with great dignity and understanding.

Reply from Lauren Hallas, Marketing and Communications Officer at Fairburn Mews

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Fairburn Mews. We're so pleased to hear your feedback, I will pass it on to the team to make their day! Thank you.


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Review from Pamela P (Friend of Resident) published on 20 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very caring staff at Castleford

Reply from Jo Hemmingway, Marketing and Communications Officer at Fairburn Mews

Many thanks for your review. We've taken your feedback on board regarding the food and drink and will look into making some changes.


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Review from Trisha W (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 24 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff just get better and better. The standard of care is excellent. My friend has been living there for some years now and is happy. They have worked miracles with her, especially with such a complex diagnosis. I don’t worry about her as I know she is in the best hands. They are compassionate,
understand clearly what each client needs are and attend accordingly. I feel very fortunate my friend was accepted there. They keep me informed and take onboard our wishes. They work with very difficult diagnoses but always show respect, and excellent care with dignity to each individual.

Reply from Lauren Hallas, Marketing and Communications Officer at Fairburn Mews

Thank you for your review. It's lovely to hear your kind words about the team at Fairburn Mews and we'll be sure to pass your comments on!


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Review from S B (Mother of Resident) published on 21 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our son has been in the care home for 17 years it's his home and happy there. He knows where everything is. I think he would like to go out more but he is content and safe and looked after.

Reply from Jo Hemmingway, Marketing and Communications Officer at Fairburn Mews

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of Fairburn Mews. It's great to hear such kind words, we'll make sure this is passed on to the staff at the home.


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Review from P B (Father of Resident) published on 21 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Our son has been receiving care at Fairburn Mews now for 17 years (plus). In this time the staff and carers have become like a second family to my son and us. The whole team there from management to cleaners, maintenance, and cooks activities. All give 100% are always respond to any queries or requests
that we may have regarding our son's care.

Reply from Jo Hemmingway, Marketing and Communications Officer at Fairburn Mews

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of Fairburn Mews. It's great to hear such kind words, we'll make sure this is passed on to the staff at the home.


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Review from S R (Son of Resident) published on 17 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident for several years, and I am delighted with her overall care and the standards of care provided at Fairburn Mews and I would highly recommend Fairburn Mews to anyone who would benefit from their care service.

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Review from S B (Mother of Resident) published on 3 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Management, nurses, carers, activities and cleaning ladies give 100% support to our son who has been at the care home 12 years he gets on with everybody and all the residents too. If he needs anything they all do their best to see he gets it.

Reply from Karen Neal, Home Manager at Fairburn Mews

Thank you very much for taking the time to send us your review.


It’s such a good feeling to know you’ve seen us give him our 100% support.


Your son is a joy to look after, and we’re so happy he’s with us. I know we all enjoy and appreciate how friendly he is - and how he’s always up for banter.


It’s people like him who we believe truly make our home shine.

Making every day better.


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Review from Paul B (Husband of Resident) published on 25 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very impressed with staff to staff, staff to resident interaction, noted on every visit. Very secure environment. Massively clean (smells beautiful too!). Rooms lovely. Needs of resident met - encouraged to do things/go into garden/grazing trays and drinks. Respect shown with care - intimate care required.
Themed activities - signposted in advance. Enjoyed observing the French Day - great interaction with all parties.

Reply from Karen Neal, Home Manager at Fairburn Mews

Thank you very much for your kind words. I know you are already very complimentary each time you visit Fairburn Mews, I’ll make sure to emphasise your feedback again to the care team that look after your family member.


The care team takes great pleasure in providing bespoke, specialised care for your family member. As you’ve seen, we work hard to make our home a beautiful, active place for our service users to thrive.


We hope you'll join us for our next themed day.


Kind regards.


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Review from Desmond S (Brother of Resident) published on 24 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister needs total care 24/7. At Fairbury Mews the staff treat her and the other residents like family. Personal care is always done with dignity and care. Entertainment is provided with craft and live shows, also trips out - shopping and theatre.


There is a large staff turnaround, but new staff

are up to speed quickly.

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Review from S P (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

In the years my mother has been a resident she has always had her needs put first. All staff members treat residents and visitors with the utmost respect and care. My mum views Fairburn Mews as home which is the highest accolade a resident can give to those that care. As a family member, I feel that
care, consideration, respect and safety is always the homes priority.

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Review from Linda P (Mother of Resident) published on 9 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at The Mews since 2009 and my son was here from 2011 until 2015 when he passed away with dignity and peace. This home is second to none. The care staff and management, nurses, domestics and cooks are so caring to the residents and families alike.

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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.194)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.194) out of 10 for Fairburn Mews is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 5 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 4.694 for Fairburn Mews is calculated as follows: ( (54 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.694

  • 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 4.5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Fairburn Mews is based on 5 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 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.5

    • 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 20 registered maximum number of service users is 4, which has been reached with 5 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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: 10 Aug 2022

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Requires improvement

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • 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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Meet the Team (1)

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Zara Ashworth

Job Title: Home Manager

Zara is the Home Manager at Fairburn Mews.


Frequently Asked Questions about Fairburn Mews

What types of Care is Fairburn Mews registered for?

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

What additional types of Care does Fairburn Mews provide?

Palliative Care is an additional type of care provided.

How many Rooms does Fairburn Mews have?

There are 20 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Fairburn Mews?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), 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 are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Fairburn Mews to the centre of Castleford?

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