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Longcroft Residential Care Home
34 Swan Lane, Wickford, SS11 7DD — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Longcroft Residential Care Home was rated
Rating published 09/01/2021. Read the full inspection report.
- 7 bedsRegistered capacity
- EssexCouncil for care funding
- 01268 572066Care home's own number
- Longcroft Care Home LimitedOperator
- 18th January 2011Registered since
- Longcroft Care Home LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Longcroft Residential Care Home
Longcroft Residential Care Home is a Care Home in Wickford, Essex, offering Residential, Mental Health and Substance Misuse care.
Longcroft Residential Care Home was registered with the Care Quality Commission in January 2011. It is run by Longcroft Care Home Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 06603527). It is the only care home Longcroft Care Home Limited has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for younger adults, people with mental health conditions and people recovering from drug or alcohol misuse.
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Considering Longcroft Residential Care Home? See how live-in care compares
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Longcroft Residential Care Home been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Longcroft Residential Care Home "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published January 2021.
What types of care does Longcroft Residential Care Home provide?
Longcroft Residential Care Home provides Residential, Mental Health and Substance Misuse care.
How many beds does Longcroft Residential Care Home have?
Longcroft Residential Care Home is registered for 7 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Longcroft Residential Care Home?
Longcroft Residential Care Home is run by Longcroft Care Home Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 06603527).
When was Longcroft Residential Care Home registered with CQC?
Longcroft Residential Care Home has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since January 2011. Its provider, Longcroft Care Home Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Longcroft Residential Care Home care for?
CQC registers Longcroft Residential Care Home to care for younger adults, people with mental health conditions and people recovering from drug or alcohol misuse.
Does Longcroft Residential Care Home provide nursing care?
No. Longcroft Residential Care Home 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 Longcroft Residential Care Home?
Longcroft Residential Care Home 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 Longcroft Residential Care Home?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Wickford, 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.