CQC Domain Ratings
Cherwell Centre is a CQC-registered shared lives scheme based in Rochdale, Rochdale. It is operated by PossAbilities C.I.C.
The home provides specialist care for children and young people, sensory impairments, adults under 65, dementia, learning disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
Following an inspection in December 2018, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Cherwell Centre 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.
Cherwell Centre is located in Rochdale, within the Rochdale local authority area in North West.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | Cherwell Avenue, Heywood, Rochdale, Rochdale, OL10 4SY |
| Phone | 01707 626732 |
| Website | www.possabilities.org.uk |
| Local authority | Rochdale |
| Region | North West |
| Last inspection | 11 December 2018 |
| Provider | PossAbilities C.I.C |
Is Cherwell Centre registered with the CQC?
Yes. Cherwell Centre 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/1-1678280100
What type of care does Cherwell Centre provide?
Cherwell Centre provides shared lives, supported living, specialising in caring for children (0 - 18yrs), sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia.
How do I contact Cherwell Centre?
You can contact Cherwell Centre by phone on 01707 626732, or visit them at Cherwell Avenue, Heywood, Rochdale, Rochdale, OL10 4SY.
What is Cherwell Centre's CQC rating?
Cherwell Centre 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/1-1678280100
What are Cherwell Centre's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Cherwell Centre's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Outstanding, Responsive: Outstanding, Well-led: Outstanding.
How many care homes are in Rochdale?
There are 61 CQC-registered care homes in Rochdale. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/rochdale.
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