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Darwin Place is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Much Wenlock, Shropshire. It is operated by Swanton Care & Community Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, learning disabilities, mental health, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Darwin Place 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.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Darwin Place in April 2019 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Darwin Place is located in Much Wenlock, within the Shropshire local authority area in West Midlands.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Southfield Road, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6AT |
| Phone | 01952 727162 |
| Website | www.swantoncare.com |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Last inspection | 30 April 2019 |
| Provider | Swanton Care & Community Limited |
Is Darwin Place registered with the CQC?
Yes. Darwin Place 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/1-126608063
What type of care does Darwin Place provide?
Darwin Place provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Darwin Place?
You can contact Darwin Place by phone on 01952 727162, or visit them at Southfield Road, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6AT.
What is Darwin Place's CQC rating?
Darwin Place has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-126608063
What are Darwin Place's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Darwin Place's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Much Wenlock?
There are 3 CQC-registered care homes in Much Wenlock. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/much-wenlock.
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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