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Shearwater is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Portsmouth, Hampshire. It is operated by Portsmouth City Council.
The home provides specialist care for dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Shearwater 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 Shearwater in March 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.
Shearwater is located in Portsmouth, within the Portsmouth local authority area in South East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Moorings Way, Milton, Milton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8QW |
| Phone | 02392 776130 |
| Website | www.portsmouthcc.gov.uk |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Region | South East |
| Last inspection | 27 March 2021 |
| Provider | Portsmouth City Council |
Is Shearwater registered with the CQC?
Yes. Shearwater 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/1-122824326
What type of care does Shearwater provide?
Shearwater provides residential homes, specialising in dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Shearwater?
You can contact Shearwater by phone on 02392 776130, or visit them at Moorings Way, Milton, Milton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8QW.
What is Shearwater's CQC rating?
Shearwater 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/1-122824326
What are Shearwater's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Shearwater's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
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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