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Gables
262 Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO4 0ER — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Gables was rated
Rating published 07/12/2019. Read the full inspection report.
- 7 bedsRegistered capacity
- EssexCouncil for care funding
- 01206 841515Care home's own number
- Cygnet Health CareOperator
- 2nd November 2015Registered since
- Cygnet Learning Disabilities Midlands LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Gables
Gables is a Care Home in Colchester, Essex, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Dementia, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
Gables was registered with the Care Quality Commission in November 2015. It is run by Cygnet Learning Disabilities Midlands Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 02626319). Cygnet Learning Disabilities Midlands Limited runs 17 care homes in England registered with CQC, and is part of the Cygnet Health Care group.
CQC registers the home to care for people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments 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 Gables been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Gables "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published December 2019.
What types of care does Gables provide?
Gables provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Dementia, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does Gables have?
Gables is registered for 7 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Gables?
Gables is run by Cygnet Learning Disabilities Midlands Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 02626319). The provider runs 17 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission and is part of the Cygnet Health Care group.
When was Gables registered with CQC?
Gables has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since November 2015. Its provider, Cygnet Learning Disabilities Midlands Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Gables care for?
CQC registers Gables to care for people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Gables provide nursing care?
No. Gables 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 Gables?
Gables is in the Essex council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Gables?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Colchester, 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.