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Little Amberwood is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It is operated by Apple House Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, learning disabilities, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Little Amberwood 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 Little Amberwood in December 2021 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.
Little Amberwood is located in Christchurch, within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 1 Amberwood Gardens, Walkford, Walkford, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 5RT |
| Phone | 01202 022002 |
| Website | applehouse.co.uk |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 21 December 2021 |
| Provider | Apple House Limited |
Is Little Amberwood registered with the CQC?
Yes. Little Amberwood 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/1-9303919693
What type of care does Little Amberwood provide?
Little Amberwood provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Little Amberwood?
You can contact Little Amberwood by phone on 01202 022002, or visit them at 1 Amberwood Gardens, Walkford, Walkford, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 5RT.
What is Little Amberwood's CQC rating?
Little Amberwood 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/1-9303919693
What are Little Amberwood's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Little Amberwood's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Christchurch?
There are 15 CQC-registered care homes in Christchurch. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/christchurch.
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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