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Darwin Place
Southfield Road, Much Wenlock, TF13 6AT — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Darwin Place was rated
Rating published 30/04/2019. Read the full inspection report.
- 7 bedsRegistered capacity
- ShropshireCouncil for care funding
- 01952 727162Care home's own number
- Swanton Care and CommunityOperator
- 24th December 2010Registered since
- Swanton Care & Community LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Darwin Place
Darwin Place is a Care Home in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, offering Residential, Learning Disability and Mental Health care.
Darwin Place was registered with the Care Quality Commission in December 2010. It is run by Swanton Care & Community Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 05789785). Swanton Care & Community Limited runs 8 care homes in England registered with CQC, and is part of the Swanton Care and Community group.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, 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 Darwin Place been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Darwin Place "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published April 2019.
What types of care does Darwin Place provide?
Darwin Place provides Residential, Learning Disability and Mental Health care.
How many beds does Darwin Place have?
Darwin Place is registered for 7 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Darwin Place?
Darwin Place is run by Swanton Care & Community Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 05789785). The provider runs 8 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission and is part of the Swanton Care and Community group.
When was Darwin Place registered with CQC?
Darwin Place has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since December 2010. Its provider, Swanton Care & Community Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Darwin Place care for?
CQC registers Darwin Place to care for older people, younger adults, people with mental health conditions and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Darwin Place provide nursing care?
No. Darwin Place 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 Darwin Place?
Darwin Place is in the Shropshire council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Darwin Place?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Much Wenlock, 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.