Care homes in Northam offering learning disability care

How learning disability care in Northam compares

50% of Northam's care homes (3 of 6) hold a CQC registration for learning disability care. England-wide, 86% of care homes registered for learning disability care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, 17 points above the 83% for all care homes in the town).

For learning disability care, the top rated care homes are Northam Lodge, Bidna House and The Meadows. Ratings run from April 2018 to January 2021, and 0 are from the last two years. Together they hold 51 registered beds.

Across Devon, 86 care homes are registered for learning disability care, and 91% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Across Devon, 28% of care homes are registered for learning disability care, against 50% here.

In the South West, residential care typically costs about £1,445 a week and nursing care about £1,690. Specialist care may cost more, so check prices with each home. How these costs are worked out.

What learning disability care involves

Learning disability care supports adults with a learning disability to live the life they choose: daily living skills, health appointments, work, education and friendships. Good services follow CQC's "Right support, right care, right culture" guidance and put the person's own choices first.

What to ask about learning disability care

1. What happens if the person wants to change their support?
2. How do you reduce restrictive practices?
3. How do you support work, education, hobbies and relationships?
4. How do you choose staff who match the person?
5. How are families and advocates involved in decisions?

Where to get support: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. All learning disability care in Devon.

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