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Thorpedale
Station Approach, Homefield Road, Chorleywood, WD3 5QJ — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Thorpedale was rated
Rating published 11/01/2023. Read the full inspection report.
- 7 bedsRegistered capacity
- HertfordshireCouncil for care funding
- 01923 969154Care home's own number
- Watford And District Mencap SocietyOperator
- 27th January 2011Registered since
- Watford And District Mencap SocietyRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Thorpedale
Thorpedale is a Care Home in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, offering Residential and Learning Disability care.
Thorpedale was registered with the Care Quality Commission in January 2011. It is run by Watford And District Mencap Society, a registered charity (charity number 1004431). Watford And District Mencap Society runs 3 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 Thorpedale been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Thorpedale "Requires improvement" overall, in its most recent report, published January 2023.
What types of care does Thorpedale provide?
Thorpedale provides Residential and Learning Disability care.
How many beds does Thorpedale have?
Thorpedale is registered for 7 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Thorpedale?
Thorpedale is run by Watford And District Mencap Society, a registered charity (charity number 1004431). The provider runs 3 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Thorpedale registered with CQC?
Thorpedale has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since January 2011. Its provider, Watford And District Mencap Society, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Thorpedale care for?
CQC registers Thorpedale to care for people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Thorpedale provide nursing care?
No. Thorpedale 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 Thorpedale?
Thorpedale is in the Hertfordshire council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Thorpedale?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Chorleywood, 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.