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Ashdown Close - Southport
37 Ashdown Close, Southport, PR8 6TL — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Ashdown Close - Southport was rated
Rating published 10/01/2018. Read the full inspection report.
- 2 bedsRegistered capacity
- SeftonCouncil for care funding
- 01704 549889Care home's own number
- Autism Initiatives UKOperator
- 17th January 2011Registered since
- Autism Initiatives (UK)Registered provider
Care offered
Care types at Ashdown Close - Southport
Ashdown Close - Southport is a Care Home in Southport, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability, Mental Health and Physical Disability care.
Ashdown Close - Southport was registered with the Care Quality Commission in January 2011. It is run by Autism Initiatives (UK), a registered charity (charity number 702632). Autism Initiatives (UK) runs 10 care homes in England registered with CQC, and is part of the Autism Initiatives UK group.
CQC registers the home to care for younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments, 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 Ashdown Close - Southport been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Ashdown Close - Southport "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published January 2018.
What types of care does Ashdown Close - Southport provide?
Ashdown Close - Southport provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability, Mental Health and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does Ashdown Close - Southport have?
Ashdown Close - Southport is registered for 2 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Ashdown Close - Southport?
Ashdown Close - Southport is run by Autism Initiatives (UK), a registered charity (charity number 702632). The provider runs 10 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission and is part of the Autism Initiatives UK group.
When was Ashdown Close - Southport registered with CQC?
Ashdown Close - Southport has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since January 2011. Its provider, Autism Initiatives (UK), has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Ashdown Close - Southport care for?
CQC registers Ashdown Close - Southport to care for younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments, people with mental health conditions and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Ashdown Close - Southport provide nursing care?
No. Ashdown Close - Southport 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 Ashdown Close - Southport?
Ashdown Close - Southport is in the Sefton council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Ashdown Close - Southport?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Southport, 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.