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Wellesley
Landkey Road, Barnstaple, EX32 9BZ — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Wellesley was rated
Rating published 10/04/2019. Read the full inspection report.
- 12 bedsRegistered capacity
- DevonCouncil for care funding
- 01271 373755Care home's own number
- N and L McCowen-SmithOperator
- 17th January 2011Registered since
- N and L McCowen-SmithRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Wellesley
Wellesley is a Care Home in Barnstaple, Devon, offering Residential and Learning Disability care.
Wellesley was registered with the Care Quality Commission in January 2011. It is run by N and L McCowen-Smith, a partnership. It is the only care home N and L McCowen-Smith has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for 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 Wellesley been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Wellesley "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published April 2019.
What types of care does Wellesley provide?
Wellesley provides Residential and Learning Disability care.
How many beds does Wellesley have?
Wellesley is registered for 12 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Wellesley?
Wellesley is run by N and L McCowen-Smith, a partnership.
When was Wellesley registered with CQC?
Wellesley has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since January 2011. Its provider, N and L McCowen-Smith, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Wellesley care for?
CQC registers Wellesley to care for people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Wellesley provide nursing care?
No. Wellesley 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 Wellesley?
Wellesley is in the Devon council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Wellesley?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Barnstaple, 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.