Care homes in Walton-on-the-Naze offering learning disability care

Learning disability care in Walton-on-the-Naze: what the data shows

Registered for learning disability care: 3 out of 7 care homes in Walton-on-the-Naze (43%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 14 points above the 86% for all care homes here and above the 86% for care homes registered for learning disability care across England.

Leading on CQC ratings for learning disability care: Asher House, The Retreat and Butterfly's Care Home. Ratings run from April 2019 to October 2026, and 1 is from the last two years. Together they hold 20 registered beds, and 1 also provides nursing care.

For comparison, Essex has 166 care homes registered for learning disability care; of those rated, 90% are Good or Outstanding. Across Essex, 42% of care homes are registered for learning disability care, against 43% here.

Expect around £1,455 weekly for residential care in the East of England, or £1,685 with nursing; specialist care can be dearer, so get every home's price list. How these costs are worked out.

What learning disability care involves

Everyday living skills, health appointments, jobs, studying and friendships are all part of learning disability care. It exists so that adults with a learning disability can live as they choose, and good providers follow CQC's published guidance for these services, with the person's own choices coming first.

What to ask about learning disability care

1. How do you choose staff who match the person?
2. How do you support work, education, hobbies and relationships?
3. How do you reduce restrictive practices?
4. What happens if the person wants to change their support?
5. How do you support health appointments and annual health checks?

Support: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. All learning disability care in Essex.

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