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Russets is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Portsmouth, Hampshire. It is operated by Portsmouth City Council.
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, Russets 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 Russets in February 2023 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.
Russets is located in Portsmouth, within the Portsmouth local authority area in South East.
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| CQC Rating | Requires improvement |
| Address | Gatcombe Drive, Hilsea, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0TX |
| Phone | 02392 663780 |
| Website | www.portsmouthcc.gov.uk |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Region | South East |
| Last inspection | 18 February 2023 |
| Provider | Portsmouth City Council |
Is Russets registered with the CQC?
Yes. Russets 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/1-122824355
What type of care does Russets provide?
Russets provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities.
How do I contact Russets?
You can contact Russets by phone on 02392 663780, or visit them at Gatcombe Drive, Hilsea, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0TX.
What is Russets's CQC rating?
Russets 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/1-122824355
What are Russets's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Russets's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Requires improvement, Caring: Good, Responsive: Requires improvement, Well-led: Requires improvement.
How many care homes are in Portsmouth?
There are 29 CQC-registered care homes in Portsmouth. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/portsmouth.
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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