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Real Life Options - 18 Bisley Drive is a CQC-registered residential care home based in South Shields, Tyne and Wear. It is operated by Real Life Options.
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.
As a residential care home, Real Life Options - 18 Bisley Drive 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 Real Life Options - 18 Bisley Drive in June 2023 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.
Notably, the home received Outstanding leadership.
Real Life Options - 18 Bisley Drive is located in South Shields, within the South Tyneside local authority area in North East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 18 Bisley Drive, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0PY |
| Phone | 01914 544871 |
| Website | www.reallifeoptions.org |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Region | North East |
| Last inspection | 22 June 2023 |
| Provider | Real Life Options |
Is Real Life Options - 18 Bisley Drive registered with the CQC?
Yes. Real Life Options - 18 Bisley Drive 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/1-126668430
What type of care does Real Life Options - 18 Bisley Drive provide?
Real Life Options - 18 Bisley Drive provides residential homes, specialising in caring for children (0 - 18yrs), sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia.
How do I contact Real Life Options - 18 Bisley Drive?
You can contact Real Life Options - 18 Bisley Drive by phone on 01914 544871, or visit them at 18 Bisley Drive, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0PY.
What is Real Life Options - 18 Bisley Drive's CQC rating?
Real Life Options - 18 Bisley Drive 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/1-126668430
What are Real Life Options - 18 Bisley Drive's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Real Life Options - 18 Bisley Drive's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Outstanding.
How many care homes are in South Shields?
There are 22 CQC-registered care homes in South Shields. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/south-shields.
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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