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The Shires is a CQC-registered residential care home based in North Walsham, Norfolk. It is operated by Independence with Care Ltd.
The home provides specialist care for 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, The Shires 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 Shires in April 2019 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.
The Shires is located in North Walsham, within the Norfolk local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Bacton Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 0RA |
| Phone | 01692 402875 |
| Local authority | Norfolk |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 26 April 2019 |
| Provider | Independence with Care Ltd |
Is The Shires registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Shires 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/1-126424895
What type of care does The Shires provide?
The Shires provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact The Shires?
You can contact The Shires by phone on 01692 402875, or visit them at Bacton Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 0RA.
What is The Shires's CQC rating?
The Shires 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/1-126424895
What are The Shires's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Shires's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in North Walsham?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in North Walsham. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/north-walsham.
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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