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SeeAbility - Applewood Residential Home
Applewood, 37 Headland Avenue, Seaford, BN25 4PZ — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How SeeAbility - Applewood Residential Home was rated
Rating published 13/05/2024. Read the full inspection report.
- 5 bedsRegistered capacity
- East SussexCouncil for care funding
- 01323 873270Care home's own number
- SeeAbilityOperator
- 15th December 2010Registered since
- The Royal School for the BlindRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at SeeAbility - Applewood Residential Home
SeeAbility - Applewood Residential Home is a Care Home in Seaford, East Sussex, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Mental Health care.
SeeAbility - Applewood Residential Home was registered with the Care Quality Commission in December 2010. It is run by The Royal School for the Blind, a registered charity (charity number 255913). The Royal School for the Blind runs 9 care homes in England registered with CQC, and is part of the SeeAbility group.
CQC registers the home to care for younger adults, people with sensory impairments, people with mental health conditions and 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 SeeAbility - Applewood Residential Home been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated SeeAbility - Applewood Residential Home "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published May 2024.
What types of care does SeeAbility - Applewood Residential Home provide?
SeeAbility - Applewood Residential Home provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Mental Health care.
How many beds does SeeAbility - Applewood Residential Home have?
SeeAbility - Applewood Residential Home is registered for 5 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs SeeAbility - Applewood Residential Home?
SeeAbility - Applewood Residential Home is run by The Royal School for the Blind, a registered charity (charity number 255913). The provider runs 9 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission and is part of the SeeAbility group.
When was SeeAbility - Applewood Residential Home registered with CQC?
SeeAbility - Applewood Residential Home has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since December 2010. Its provider, The Royal School for the Blind, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does SeeAbility - Applewood Residential Home care for?
CQC registers SeeAbility - Applewood Residential Home to care for younger adults, people with sensory impairments, people with mental health conditions and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does SeeAbility - Applewood Residential Home provide nursing care?
No. SeeAbility - Applewood Residential 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 SeeAbility - Applewood Residential Home?
SeeAbility - Applewood Residential Home is in the East Sussex council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to SeeAbility - Applewood Residential Home?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Seaford, 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.