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St Barbara's
35 St Barbaras Walk, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4AN — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How St Barbara's was rated
Rating published 15/07/2023. Read the full inspection report.
- 3 bedsRegistered capacity
- County DurhamCouncil for care funding
- Oswald House Care Home LimitedOperator
- 21st June 2011Registered since
- Oswald House Care Home LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at St Barbara's
St Barbara's is a Care Home in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, offering Residential and Learning Disability care.
St Barbara's was registered with the Care Quality Commission in June 2011. It is run by Oswald House Care Home Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 04887768). Oswald House Care Home Limited runs 4 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 St Barbara's been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated St Barbara's "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published July 2023.
What types of care does St Barbara's provide?
St Barbara's provides Residential and Learning Disability care.
How many beds does St Barbara's have?
St Barbara's is registered for 3 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs St Barbara's?
St Barbara's is run by Oswald House Care Home Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 04887768). The provider runs 4 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was St Barbara's registered with CQC?
St Barbara's has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since June 2011.
Who does St Barbara's care for?
CQC registers St Barbara's to care for people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does St Barbara's provide nursing care?
No. St Barbara's 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 St Barbara's?
St Barbara's is in the County Durham council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to St Barbara's?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Newton Aycliffe, 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.