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SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential Home
Fiennes House, 31 Drakes Park North, Wellington, TA21 8SZ — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential Home was rated
Rating published 25/01/2023. Read the full inspection report.
- 12 bedsRegistered capacity
- SomersetCouncil for care funding
- 01823 661529Care home's own number
- SeeAbilityOperator
- 15th December 2010Registered since
- The Royal School for the BlindRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential Home
SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential Home is a Care Home in Wellington, Somerset, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
SeeAbility - Fiennes House 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 physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments 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 - Fiennes House Residential Home been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential Home "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published January 2023.
What types of care does SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential Home provide?
SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential Home provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential Home have?
SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential Home is registered for 12 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential Home?
SeeAbility - Fiennes House 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 - Fiennes House Residential Home registered with CQC?
SeeAbility - Fiennes House 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 - Fiennes House Residential Home care for?
CQC registers SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential Home to care for younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential Home provide nursing care?
No. SeeAbility - Fiennes House 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 - Fiennes House Residential Home?
SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential Home is in the Somerset 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 - Fiennes House Residential Home?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Wellington, 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.