CQC Domain Ratings
Highview House is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Spennymoor, County Durham. It is operated by Resolve (Care Northern) Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, learning disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Highview 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 December 2023, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Highview 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 an Outstanding rating for effectiveness, and Outstanding leadership.
Highview House is located in Spennymoor, within the County Durham local authority area in North East.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | Low Road, Kirk Merrington, Kirk Merrington, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7JT |
| Phone | 01388 417550 |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Last inspection | 23 December 2023 |
| Provider | Resolve (Care Northern) Limited |
Is Highview House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Highview 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/1-1707167109
What type of care does Highview House provide?
Highview House provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities.
How do I contact Highview House?
You can contact Highview House by phone on 01388 417550, or visit them at Low Road, Kirk Merrington, Kirk Merrington, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7JT.
What is Highview House's CQC rating?
Highview 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/1-1707167109
What are Highview House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Highview House's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Outstanding, Caring: Outstanding, Responsive: Outstanding, Well-led: Outstanding.
How many care homes are in Spennymoor?
There are 5 CQC-registered care homes in Spennymoor. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/spennymoor.
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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