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Wensum Way
31 Wensum Way, Fakenham, NR21 8NZ — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Wensum Way was rated
Rating published 27/01/2022. Read the full inspection report.
- 8 bedsRegistered capacity
- NorfolkCouncil for care funding
- 01328 863440Care home's own number
- Elizabeth Fitzroy SupportOperator
- 10th January 2011Registered since
- FitzRoy SupportRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Wensum Way
Wensum Way is a Care Home in Fakenham, Norfolk, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
Wensum Way was registered with the Care Quality Commission in January 2011. It is run by FitzRoy Support, a registered charity (charity number 1011290). FitzRoy Support runs 17 care homes in England registered with CQC, and is part of the Elizabeth Fitzroy Support group.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, 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 Wensum Way been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Wensum Way "Requires improvement" overall, in its most recent report, published January 2022.
What types of care does Wensum Way provide?
Wensum Way provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does Wensum Way have?
Wensum Way is registered for 8 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Wensum Way?
Wensum Way is run by FitzRoy Support, a registered charity (charity number 1011290). The provider runs 17 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission and is part of the Elizabeth Fitzroy Support group.
When was Wensum Way registered with CQC?
Wensum Way has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since January 2011. Its provider, FitzRoy Support, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Wensum Way care for?
CQC registers Wensum Way to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Wensum Way provide nursing care?
No. Wensum Way 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 Wensum Way?
Wensum Way 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 Wensum Way?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Fakenham, 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.