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Daneswood Care Home
Cuck Hill, Shipham, Winscombe, BS25 1RD — Care Home
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Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Daneswood Care Home was rated
Rating published 26/05/2023. Read the full inspection report.
- 17 bedsRegistered capacity
- SomersetCouncil for care funding
- 01934 843000Care home's own number
- Appleford LimitedOperator
- 8th November 2010Registered since
- Appleford LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Daneswood Care Home
Daneswood Care Home is a Care Home in Winscombe, Somerset, offering Residential, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
Daneswood Care Home was registered with the Care Quality Commission in November 2010. It is run by Appleford Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 02173466). It is the only care home Appleford Limited has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for younger adults, people with physical disabilities 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 Daneswood Care Home been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Daneswood Care Home "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published May 2023.
What types of care does Daneswood Care Home provide?
Daneswood Care Home provides Residential, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does Daneswood Care Home have?
Daneswood Care Home is registered for 17 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Daneswood Care Home?
Daneswood Care Home is run by Appleford Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 02173466).
When was Daneswood Care Home registered with CQC?
Daneswood Care Home has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since November 2010. Its provider, Appleford Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Daneswood Care Home care for?
CQC registers Daneswood Care Home to care for younger adults, people with physical disabilities and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Daneswood Care Home provide nursing care?
No. Daneswood Care Home 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 Daneswood Care Home?
Daneswood Care Home is in the Somerset council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Daneswood Care Home?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Winscombe, 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.