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Grindon Short Break Service
210 Grindon Lane, Grindon, Sunderland, SR4 8HW — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Grindon Short Break Service was rated
Rating published 02/08/2018. Read the full inspection report.
- 12 bedsRegistered capacity
- SunderlandCouncil for care funding
- 01917 221285Care home's own number
- Sunderland City CouncilOperator
- 24th January 2011Registered since
- Sunderland City CouncilRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Grindon Short Break Service
Grindon Short Break Service is a Care Home in Sunderland, offering Residential, Children's Services, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
Grindon Short Break Service was registered with the Care Quality Commission in January 2011. It is run by Sunderland City Council. Sunderland City Council runs 4 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with learning disabilities or autism and children and young people up to 18.
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- A real care manager. Someone who arranges care every day, who can answer properly.
- Just two details. Your name and number — we don’t need an email address.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Grindon Short Break Service been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Grindon Short Break Service "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published August 2018.
What types of care does Grindon Short Break Service provide?
Grindon Short Break Service provides Residential, Children's Services, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does Grindon Short Break Service have?
Grindon Short Break Service is registered for 12 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Grindon Short Break Service?
Grindon Short Break Service is run by Sunderland City Council. The provider runs 4 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Grindon Short Break Service registered with CQC?
Grindon Short Break Service has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since January 2011. Its provider, Sunderland City Council, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Grindon Short Break Service care for?
CQC registers Grindon Short Break Service to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with learning disabilities or autism and children and young people up to 18.
Does Grindon Short Break Service provide nursing care?
No. Grindon Short Break Service 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 Grindon Short Break Service?
Grindon Short Break Service is in the Sunderland council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Grindon Short Break Service?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Sunderland, 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.