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Edwin Therapeutic Unit is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Gravesend, Kent. It is operated by Independence-Development Ltd.
The home provides specialist care for children and young people, adults under 65, learning disabilities, mental health, eating disorders. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Edwin Therapeutic Unit 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 Edwin Therapeutic Unit in October 2022 and rated the service as Requires Improvement. The home has been asked to make improvements in one or more areas. Families are encouraged to review the full CQC report and speak with the home about the actions being taken.
Edwin Therapeutic Unit is located in Gravesend, within the Kent local authority area in South East.
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| CQC Rating | Requires improvement |
| Address | 82 Edwin Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1EJ |
| Phone | 01474 323891 |
| Website | www.independence-development.co.uk |
| Local authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Last inspection | 15 October 2022 |
| Provider | Independence-Development Ltd |
Is Edwin Therapeutic Unit registered with the CQC?
Yes. Edwin Therapeutic Unit 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/1-604758333
What type of care does Edwin Therapeutic Unit provide?
Edwin Therapeutic Unit provides residential homes, specialising in caring for children (0 - 18yrs), caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, mental health conditions.
How do I contact Edwin Therapeutic Unit?
You can contact Edwin Therapeutic Unit by phone on 01474 323891, or visit them at 82 Edwin Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1EJ.
What is Edwin Therapeutic Unit's CQC rating?
Edwin Therapeutic Unit has been rated "Requires improvement" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is not performing as well as it should and has been told to improve. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-604758333
What are Edwin Therapeutic Unit's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Edwin Therapeutic Unit's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Requires improvement, Caring: Requires improvement, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Requires improvement.
How many care homes are in Gravesend?
There are 34 CQC-registered care homes in Gravesend. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/gravesend.
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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