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The Shires
Bacton Road, North Walsham, NR28 0RA — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Shires was rated
Rating published 26/04/2019. Read the full inspection report.
- 7 bedsRegistered capacity
- NorfolkCouncil for care funding
- 01692 402875Care home's own number
- Independence with Care LtdOperator
- 10th January 2011Registered since
- Independence with Care LtdRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Shires
The Shires is a Care Home in North Walsham, Norfolk, offering Residential and Learning Disability care.
The Shires was registered with the Care Quality Commission in January 2011. It is run by Independence with Care Ltd, a company registered at Companies House (number 06206917). Independence with Care Ltd runs 2 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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Support for
Disability support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Shires been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Shires "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published April 2019.
What types of care does The Shires provide?
The Shires provides Residential and Learning Disability care.
How many beds does The Shires have?
The Shires is registered for 7 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Shires?
The Shires is run by Independence with Care Ltd, a company registered at Companies House (number 06206917). The provider runs 2 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was The Shires registered with CQC?
The Shires has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since January 2011. Its provider, Independence with Care Ltd, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does The Shires care for?
CQC registers The Shires to care for older people, younger adults and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does The Shires provide nursing care?
No. The Shires 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 Shires?
The Shires is in the Norfolk 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 Shires?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in North Walsham, 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.