About this location
Fairhome is located in Wrexham city centre. We offer residential and nursing support for 23 males and females with mental health needs and a range of other conditions and support needs. This includes people who have:
- Acquired brain injury (ABI)
- A learning disability
- A forensic background
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar disorder
- Anxiety or depression
- Mild behaviours that challenge
- Epilepsy
The home is on a main road as you drive into Wrexham, in a residential area. Our team are dedicated to supporting our residents with their rehabilitation, so they can move back into the community, and ensuring everyone has a happy and fulfilled life.
Services at a glance
There are a total of 23 bedrooms at the site. Of these:
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About our service
Our facilities and environment
Our home is part of a conservation area; the Victorian building was previously home to the Welsh Football Association. In the 1980s, it was converted into a house with 23 bedrooms, split over two floors, with 11 on the ground floor and 12 on the first floor, and 5 shared bathrooms for the residents to use.
Residents can also enjoy the use of two communal lounges, a main kitchen and a rehabilitation kitchen. We also have a games room, with a pool table, games console, dartboard, and arts and crafts materials. We also have beautiful gardens, which our residents help to maintain.
In summary, we offer:
- Two large lounge with plenty of seating
- Kitchen and dining room
- Well-equipped activities room
- Utility room
- Communal bathroom
- Communal wet room
- Games room
We also have a very large garden, complete with:
- Secure fencing
- Lawn
- Patio
- Communal seating
- Shelter
- Wheelchair access
- Vegetable patch
In addition, we have a site vehicle to help us to meet the needs of the people we support.
Our bedrooms
All of our bedrooms are comfortable, welcoming and can be personalised to individual tastes. Our rooms all come furnished.
Our approach to support
Everybody who lives at Fairhome has their own person-centred care plan, which is co-produced with input from the individual, their family members and professionals involved in their care. We aim to help everyone in our care to make their own choices about the support they receive. This may include support in a number of areas, such as going out in the community, personal care, cooking and cleaning, managing finances and maintaining family relationships.
Our support approaches at Fairhome include:
- Occupational therapy
- Nursing
- Physiotherapy
- Speech and language therapy
- Psychology
- Psychiatry
Nursing is delivered through our in-house nurses. We also have support from a local multidisciplinary team to offer these additional services. In addition, we use tools such as the Outcomes Star™, including the Recovery Star, and Recovery Model to support our residents to achieve their goals.
The lengths of the placements that we offer at Fairhome can be transitional, short, medium or long-term residential, depending on the needs of each person.
Activities
Everyone who lives at Fairhome has their own personalised activities planner and are encouraged to take part in activities which are meaningful and fulfilling to them. Our dedicated team organise a variety of activities at the home, as well as out in the community. We have lots of outings like trips to Blackpool, the Knowsley Safari Park and Chester Zoo.
We focus on supporting our residents to grow their independence. For some people, this may mean developing their daily living skills within the home. For others, this could be accessing work or educational opportunities in the local community.
Exclusion profile
- Those who pose a risk to others in communal living areas
- Individuals on the autism spectrum
- Those with dementia
Pathways
Through our network of healthcare, residential and supported living facilities, we provide unique care pathways which help the people we support to progress towards greater independence. Every individual we support is provided with a bespoke pathway plan, tailored according to their individual needs. We aim to ensure that each person is supported to live a fulfilling and active life in the community.
Our team
Our highly experienced team consists of:
- Service manager
- Deputy manager
- Support workers
- Nurse
- Cook
- Maintenance worker
- Domestic staff
- Administrator
Our team receive specialist staff training, designed to meet the needs of each individual we support.
A message from our site leader
We treat everyone with dignity and respect and encourage each individual to reach their full potential.
Fairhome’s site leader
Comments from our residents and their family and friends
I have developed my daily living skills such as shopping, budgeting and cooking. I feel a lot more independent here
Family and friends FAQs
How does home leave work?
We support our residents to attend family events and visit home. We will work with the resident and their relatives to ensure possible risks are managed and that everyone is supported. This may mean the individual’s key worker will come along on the visit.
Can friends and families visit?
Yes, family and friends are welcome to visit. We operate an open-door policy and encourage people to come to the home to see their loved one.
Will I be involved and kept up to date with the progress of my loved one’s care and support?
Yes, we keep the loved ones of our residents involved in all aspects of their care, where consent is given. We can send photos over, arrange telephone calls, or set up meetings in-person, depending on the preferences of each family and the resident themselves.
Will my loved one be able to have a phone or call me?
Yes, there are no restrictions on this. Residents are supported by staff to call their loved ones any time, via phone or video call. Family and friends are also able to call as often as they like.
What are the bedrooms like?
Bedrooms are all furnished, and residents are supported to personalise them to suit their needs and wishes. Our team are happy to support with this.
Are external doors kept locked?
No, our external doors are locked only at night for security reasons.
What do residents eat and how do meal times work?
We offer four meals a day, and the people we support are encouraged to cook for themselves in our rehabilitation kitchen, where they can develop their skills. We have lots of choices for food, and residents have full involvement with picking the menu.
How does laundry work?
Residents are supported to tend to do their own laundry using our on-site facilities. Our team are there to help, and will ensure everyone has clean bedding and clothing.
Who does the housekeeping and domiciliary tasks?
Residents are supported to undertake domiciliary tasks to promote their independence. We want the people staying at Fairhome to take pride in their space, as well as grow their daily living skills. However, our team can provide help if needed, we have a housekeeping team who ensure the home is clean and tidy.
Is there anything they can’t bring or have?
Residents are not allowed to bring illegal substances or alcohol onto the premises. Other items of concern would be discussed on an individual basis.
How do activities work?
We encourage and fully support residents to plan their own activities. We have lots of outings to places of interest in the community, such as the local football club. Our team will also organise activities within the home, so there’s always something fun to do.
How will residents be supported with their behavioural needs?
Our team focus on understanding the needs of the people we support, and putting in place strategies to meet these needs. We will also work closely with multidisciplinary professionals in the community if we have concerns about behaviours.
Do residents and families have an input into the care plans?
Yes, family members are encouraged to have an input into care plans, as long as their loved one has given their consent. Residents have a say about each aspect of their care, and will be involved in the planning of their support, where possible.
What are the car parking facilities?
We have on-site parking which visitors can use.
What is the smoking policy?
Residents can smoke by the designated smoking area in the back garden, which has a shelter. We don’t permit smoking inside the building, and this includes vapes.
What are your fees and how are they funded?
Our fees can vary and are based on an assessment of each individual's needs. Many people are eligible for financial help towards the cost of support, and this funding can be accessed by contacting your local authority. Once funding has been agreed, we will work with your local care team to put together a bespoke package of care. Please note, referrals for NHS or Local Authority funded services must come from a referring organisation.
How to make a referral
Our service provides high quality support to people with varying levels of need. Referrals can be made through the individual’s social care team or, if relevant, their local health authority. If you are a professional looking to make a referral, please call us or fill in our enquiry form.