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Gaywood Street
24 Gaywood Street, Elephant & Castle, London, SE1 6HG — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Gaywood Street was rated
Rating published 27/01/2024. Read the full inspection report.
- 5 bedsRegistered capacity
- SouthwarkCouncil for care funding
- 020 7261 9210Care home's own number
- PLUS (Providence Linc United Services)Operator
- 26th January 2011Registered since
- PLUS (Providence Linc United Services)Registered provider
Care offered
Care types at Gaywood Street
Gaywood Street is a Care Home in London, offering Residential and Learning Disability care.
Gaywood Street was registered with the Care Quality Commission in January 2011. It is run by PLUS (Providence Linc United Services), a registered charity (charity number 1031595). PLUS (Providence Linc United Services) runs 5 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for 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 Gaywood Street been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Gaywood Street "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published January 2024.
What types of care does Gaywood Street provide?
Gaywood Street provides Residential and Learning Disability care.
How many beds does Gaywood Street have?
Gaywood Street is registered for 5 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Gaywood Street?
Gaywood Street is run by PLUS (Providence Linc United Services), a registered charity (charity number 1031595). The provider runs 5 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Gaywood Street registered with CQC?
Gaywood Street has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since January 2011.
Who does Gaywood Street care for?
CQC registers Gaywood Street to care for people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Gaywood Street provide nursing care?
No. Gaywood Street 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 Gaywood Street?
Gaywood Street is in the Southwark council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Gaywood Street?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in London, 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.