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Short Break Respite Unit is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Stowmarket, Suffolk. It is operated by Leading Lives Limited.
The home provides specialist care for children and young people, 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, Short Break Respite Unit 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 Short Break Respite Unit in December 2018 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.
Short Break Respite Unit is located in Stowmarket, within the Suffolk local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 7a Finborough Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1PN |
| Local authority | Suffolk |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 14 December 2018 |
| Provider | Leading Lives Limited |
Is Short Break Respite Unit registered with the CQC?
Yes. Short Break Respite Unit 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/1-385482724
What type of care does Short Break Respite Unit provide?
Short Break Respite Unit provides residential homes, supported living, specialising in caring for children (0 - 18yrs), caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
What is Short Break Respite Unit's CQC rating?
Short Break Respite Unit 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/1-385482724
What are Short Break Respite Unit's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Short Break Respite Unit's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Stowmarket?
There are 16 CQC-registered care homes in Stowmarket. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/stowmarket.
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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