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The Avenue
72 Bates Avenue, Cockerton, Darlington, DL3 0TU — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Avenue was rated
Rating published 25/02/2020. Read the full inspection report.
- 3 bedsRegistered capacity
- DarlingtonCouncil for care funding
- 01325 240452Care home's own number
- John Michael Leitch and Miss Sharon Elizabeth KeelanOperator
- 26th November 2010Registered since
- John Michael Leitch and Miss Sharon Elizabeth KeelanRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Avenue
The Avenue is a Care Home in Darlington, offering Residential and Learning Disability care.
The Avenue was registered with the Care Quality Commission in November 2010. It is run by John Michael Leitch and Miss Sharon Elizabeth Keelan, a partnership. It is the only care home John Michael Leitch and Miss Sharon Elizabeth Keelan has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people 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 The Avenue been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Avenue "Outstanding" overall, in its most recent report, published February 2020.
What types of care does The Avenue provide?
The Avenue provides Residential and Learning Disability care.
How many beds does The Avenue have?
The Avenue is registered for 3 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Avenue?
The Avenue is run by John Michael Leitch and Miss Sharon Elizabeth Keelan, a partnership.
When was The Avenue registered with CQC?
The Avenue has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since November 2010. Its provider, John Michael Leitch and Miss Sharon Elizabeth Keelan, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does The Avenue care for?
CQC registers The Avenue to care for older people and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does The Avenue provide nursing care?
No. The Avenue 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 The Avenue?
The Avenue is in the Darlington council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to The Avenue?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Darlington, 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.