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The Gables
Willoughby Road, Cumberworth, Alford, LN13 9LF — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Gables was rated
Rating published 05/08/2021. Read the full inspection report.
- 9 bedsRegistered capacity
- LincolnshireCouncil for care funding
- 01507 490171Care home's own number
- Mrs A D PenningtonOperator
- 24th December 2010Registered since
- Mrs A D PenningtonRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Gables
The Gables is a Care Home in Alford, Lincolnshire, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Dementia and Learning Disability care.
The Gables was registered with the Care Quality Commission in December 2010. It is run by Mrs A D Pennington, an individual registered as a care provider. It is the only care home Mrs A D Pennington has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people living with dementia, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism. Alongside accommodation, its registered activities include personal care in the community.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Gables been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Gables "Requires improvement" overall, in its most recent report, published August 2021.
What types of care does The Gables provide?
The Gables provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Dementia and Learning Disability care.
How many beds does The Gables have?
The Gables is registered for 9 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Gables?
The Gables is run by Mrs A D Pennington, an individual registered as a care provider.
When was The Gables registered with CQC?
The Gables has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since December 2010. Its provider, Mrs A D Pennington, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does The Gables care for?
CQC registers The Gables to care for older people, younger adults, people living with dementia, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does The Gables provide nursing care?
No. The Gables 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 Gables?
The Gables is in the Lincolnshire 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 Gables?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Alford, 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.