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Russets
Gatcombe Drive, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 0TX — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Russets was rated
Rating published 18/02/2023. Read the full inspection report.
- 18 bedsRegistered capacity
- PortsmouthCouncil for care funding
- 023 9266 3780Care home's own number
- Portsmouth City CouncilOperator
- 27th January 2011Registered since
- Portsmouth City CouncilRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Russets
Russets is a Care Home in Portsmouth, offering Residential and Learning Disability care.
Russets was registered with the Care Quality Commission in January 2011. It is run by Portsmouth City Council. Portsmouth City Council runs 3 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for younger adults and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Russets been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Russets "Requires improvement" overall, in its most recent report, published February 2023.
What types of care does Russets provide?
Russets provides Residential and Learning Disability care.
How many beds does Russets have?
Russets is registered for 18 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Russets?
Russets is run by Portsmouth City Council. The provider runs 3 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Russets registered with CQC?
Russets has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since January 2011. Its provider, Portsmouth City Council, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Russets care for?
CQC registers Russets to care for younger adults and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Russets provide nursing care?
No. Russets 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 Russets?
Russets is in the Portsmouth council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Russets?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Portsmouth, 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.