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The Gables is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Alford, Lincolnshire. It is operated by Mrs A D Pennington.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, dementia, 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, The Gables 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 The Gables in August 2021 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.
The Gables is located in Alford, within the Lincolnshire local authority area in East Midlands.
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| CQC Rating | Requires improvement |
| Address | Willoughby Road, Cumberworth, Cumberworth, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9LF |
| Phone | 01507 490171 |
| Local authority | Lincolnshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Last inspection | 5 August 2021 |
| Provider | Mrs A D Pennington |
Is The Gables registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Gables 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/1-112754649
What type of care does The Gables provide?
The Gables provides residential homes, community services - learning disabilities, supported living, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, learning disabilities.
How do I contact The Gables?
You can contact The Gables by phone on 01507 490171, or visit them at Willoughby Road, Cumberworth, Cumberworth, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9LF.
What is The Gables's CQC rating?
The Gables 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/1-112754649
What are The Gables's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Gables's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Requires improvement, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Requires improvement.
How many care homes are in Alford?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in Alford. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/alford.
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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