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185 Watling St Road
Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8AE — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How 185 Watling St Road was rated
Rating published 19/02/2019. Read the full inspection report.
- 9 bedsRegistered capacity
- LancashireCouncil for care funding
- 01772 700371Care home's own number
- Potensial LimitedOperator
- 11th November 2015Registered since
- Potensial LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at 185 Watling St Road
185 Watling St Road is a Care Home in Preston, Lancashire, offering Residential, Learning Disability and Mental Health care.
185 Watling St Road was registered with the Care Quality Commission in November 2015. It is run by Potensial Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 05846789). Potensial Limited runs 23 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for people with mental health conditions and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has 185 Watling St Road been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated 185 Watling St Road "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published February 2019.
What types of care does 185 Watling St Road provide?
185 Watling St Road provides Residential, Learning Disability and Mental Health care.
How many beds does 185 Watling St Road have?
185 Watling St Road is registered for 9 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs 185 Watling St Road?
185 Watling St Road is run by Potensial Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 05846789). The provider runs 23 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was 185 Watling St Road registered with CQC?
185 Watling St Road has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since November 2015. Its provider, Potensial Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does 185 Watling St Road care for?
CQC registers 185 Watling St Road to care for people with mental health conditions and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does 185 Watling St Road provide nursing care?
No. 185 Watling St Road is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers 185 Watling St Road?
185 Watling St Road is in the Lancashire council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to 185 Watling St Road?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Preston, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.