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Penrith Drive
55 Penrith Drive, Queensway, Wellingborough, NN8 3XL — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Penrith Drive was rated
Rating published 25/08/2023. Read the full inspection report.
- 6 bedsRegistered capacity
- North NorthamptonshireCouncil for care funding
- 01933 678681Care home's own number
- Royal Mencap SocietyOperator
- 2nd March 2011Registered since
- Royal Mencap SocietyRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Penrith Drive
Penrith Drive is a Care Home in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, offering Residential and Learning Disability care.
Penrith Drive was registered with the Care Quality Commission in March 2011. It is run by Royal Mencap Society, a registered charity (charity number 222377). Royal Mencap Society runs 27 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 Penrith Drive been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Penrith Drive "Requires improvement" overall, in its most recent report, published August 2023.
What types of care does Penrith Drive provide?
Penrith Drive provides Residential and Learning Disability care.
How many beds does Penrith Drive have?
Penrith Drive is registered for 6 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Penrith Drive?
Penrith Drive is run by Royal Mencap Society, a registered charity (charity number 222377). The provider runs 27 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Penrith Drive registered with CQC?
Penrith Drive has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since March 2011. Its provider, Royal Mencap Society, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Penrith Drive care for?
CQC registers Penrith Drive to care for people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Penrith Drive provide nursing care?
No. Penrith Drive 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 Penrith Drive?
Penrith Drive is in the North Northamptonshire council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Penrith Drive?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Wellingborough, 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.