CQC Domain Ratings
Brunel House is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Plymouth, Devon. It is operated by Alpha Care SW Ltd.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, learning disabilities, physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Brunel House provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
Following an inspection in January 2023, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Brunel House as Outstanding — the highest possible rating, awarded to a small proportion of care services in England. This reflects exceptional care practices across all five inspection domains.
Notably, the home received an Outstanding rating for care quality, and Outstanding leadership.
Brunel House is located in Plymouth, within the Plymouth local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | 158 Victoria Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1QY |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 18 January 2023 |
| Provider | Alpha Care SW Ltd |
Is Brunel House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Brunel House is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-6892476361
What type of care does Brunel House provide?
Brunel House provides residential homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, physical disabilities.
What is Brunel House's CQC rating?
Brunel House has been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This is the highest rating awarded by the CQC. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-6892476361
What are Brunel House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Brunel House's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Outstanding, Responsive: Outstanding, Well-led: Outstanding.
How many care homes are in Plymouth?
There are 111 CQC-registered care homes in Plymouth. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/plymouth.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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