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iDirect - West Dorset is a CQC-registered homecare agency based in Dorchester, Dorset. It is operated by iDirect Independent Living Limited.
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 April 2020, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated iDirect - West Dorset 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 effectiveness.
iDirect - West Dorset is located in Dorchester, within the Dorset local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | Parker House, 14 Great Cranford Street, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3JU |
| Phone | 01305 259075 |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 4 April 2020 |
| Provider | iDirect Independent Living Limited |
Is iDirect - West Dorset registered with the CQC?
Yes. iDirect - West Dorset 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/1-2480551512
What type of care does iDirect - West Dorset provide?
iDirect - West Dorset provides homecare agencies, supported living, specialising in caring for children (0 - 18yrs), sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia.
How do I contact iDirect - West Dorset?
You can contact iDirect - West Dorset by phone on 01305 259075, or visit them at Parker House, 14 Great Cranford Street, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3JU.
What is iDirect - West Dorset's CQC rating?
iDirect - West Dorset 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/1-2480551512
What are iDirect - West Dorset's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. iDirect - West Dorset's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Outstanding, Caring: Good, Responsive: Outstanding, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Dorchester?
There are 20 CQC-registered care homes in Dorchester. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/dorchester.
Homecare agencies provide care and support to people in their own homes, enabling them to remain independent for as long as possible. Services range from personal care and medication management to companionship and household tasks.
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