Care homes in Hebburn offering learning disability care

Learning disability care in Hebburn: ratings, size and cost

Registered for learning disability care: 4 out of 13 care homes in Hebburn (31%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 9 points above the 91% 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: Willowdene Care Home, Harmony House and 21 North View. The newest rating is from November 2022 and the oldest from March 2020; 0 fall within the last two years. They have 102 registered beds in total, and 1 also provides nursing care. 1 of them is not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.

Across South Tyneside, 13 care homes are registered for learning disability care, and 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Learning disability care is on 31% of registrations here and 38% across South Tyneside.

Expect around £1,185 weekly for residential care in the North East, or £1,305 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.

Before you choose: questions on 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?

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

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