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Summer Cottage is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Newton Abbot, Devon. It is operated by Dalskats Limited.
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, Summer Cottage 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 Summer Cottage in March 2020 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.
Summer Cottage is located in Newton Abbot, within the Devon local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 167 Palace Meadow, Chudleigh, Chudleigh, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 0PH |
| Phone | 01626 859735 |
| Website | www.homeorchard.co.uk |
| Local authority | Devon |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 7 March 2020 |
| Provider | Dalskats Limited |
Is Summer Cottage registered with the CQC?
Yes. Summer Cottage 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/1-2594898148
What type of care does Summer Cottage provide?
Summer Cottage provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities.
How do I contact Summer Cottage?
You can contact Summer Cottage by phone on 01626 859735, or visit them at 167 Palace Meadow, Chudleigh, Chudleigh, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 0PH.
What is Summer Cottage's CQC rating?
Summer Cottage 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/1-2594898148
What are Summer Cottage's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Summer Cottage's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Newton Abbot?
There are 31 CQC-registered care homes in Newton Abbot. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/newton-abbot.
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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