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Abilities Short Breaks - Preston Road
340 Preston Road, Wembley, Harrow, HA3 0QH — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Abilities Short Breaks - Preston Road was rated
Rating published 02/07/2019. Read the full inspection report.
- 3 bedsRegistered capacity
- BrentCouncil for care funding
- 020 3411 2330Care home's own number
- Abilities Development LtdOperator
- 25th November 2015Registered since
- Abilities Development LtdRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Abilities Short Breaks - Preston Road
Abilities Short Breaks - Preston Road is a Care Home in Harrow, offering Residential, Children's Services, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability, Eating Disorders and Physical Disability care.
Abilities Short Breaks - Preston Road was registered with the Care Quality Commission in November 2015. It is run by Abilities Development Ltd, a company registered at Companies House (number 07388118). It is the only care home Abilities Development Ltd has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments, people with learning disabilities or autism, people with eating disorders and children and young people up to 18. Alongside accommodation, its registered activities include personal care in the community.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Abilities Short Breaks - Preston Road been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Abilities Short Breaks - Preston Road "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published July 2019.
What types of care does Abilities Short Breaks - Preston Road provide?
Abilities Short Breaks - Preston Road provides Residential, Children's Services, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability, Eating Disorders and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does Abilities Short Breaks - Preston Road have?
Abilities Short Breaks - Preston Road is registered for 3 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Abilities Short Breaks - Preston Road?
Abilities Short Breaks - Preston Road is run by Abilities Development Ltd, a company registered at Companies House (number 07388118).
When was Abilities Short Breaks - Preston Road registered with CQC?
Abilities Short Breaks - Preston Road has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since November 2015. Its provider, Abilities Development Ltd, has held CQC registration since March 2013.
Who does Abilities Short Breaks - Preston Road care for?
CQC registers Abilities Short Breaks - Preston Road to care for younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments, people with learning disabilities or autism, people with eating disorders and children and young people up to 18.
Does Abilities Short Breaks - Preston Road provide nursing care?
No. Abilities Short Breaks - Preston 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 Abilities Short Breaks - Preston Road?
Abilities Short Breaks - Preston Road is in the Brent council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Abilities Short Breaks - Preston Road?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Harrow, 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.