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Highfield Cottage
54 Highfield Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 2QP — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Highfield Cottage was rated
Rating published 20/12/2019. Read the full inspection report.
- 2 bedsRegistered capacity
- MiddlesbroughCouncil for care funding
- 01642 228946Care home's own number
- A J Residential Care LtdOperator
- 26th November 2010Registered since
- A J Residential Care LtdRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Highfield Cottage
Highfield Cottage is a Care Home in Middlesbrough, offering Residential and Learning Disability care.
Highfield Cottage was registered with the Care Quality Commission in November 2010. It is run by A J Residential Care Ltd, a company registered at Companies House (number 04660287). It is the only care home A J Residential Care Ltd has 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 Highfield Cottage been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Highfield Cottage "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published December 2019.
What types of care does Highfield Cottage provide?
Highfield Cottage provides Residential and Learning Disability care.
How many beds does Highfield Cottage have?
Highfield Cottage is registered for 2 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Highfield Cottage?
Highfield Cottage is run by A J Residential Care Ltd, a company registered at Companies House (number 04660287).
When was Highfield Cottage registered with CQC?
Highfield Cottage has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since November 2010. Its provider, A J Residential Care Ltd, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Highfield Cottage care for?
CQC registers Highfield Cottage to care for people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Highfield Cottage provide nursing care?
No. Highfield Cottage 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 Highfield Cottage?
Highfield Cottage is in the Middlesbrough council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Highfield Cottage?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Middlesbrough, 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.