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Tinkers Hatch is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Heathfield, East Sussex. It is operated by Tinkers Hatch Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, learning disabilities, older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Tinkers Hatch 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 Tinkers Hatch in August 2022 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.
Tinkers Hatch is located in Heathfield, within the East Sussex local authority area in South East.
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| CQC Rating | Requires improvement |
| Address | New Pond Hill Cross In hand, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0LX |
| Phone | 01435 863119 |
| Website | www.tinkershatch.co.uk |
| Local authority | East Sussex |
| Region | South East |
| Last inspection | 3 August 2022 |
| Provider | Tinkers Hatch Limited |
Is Tinkers Hatch registered with the CQC?
Yes. Tinkers Hatch 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/1-122139191
What type of care does Tinkers Hatch provide?
Tinkers Hatch provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, caring for adults over 65 yrs, physical disabilities.
How do I contact Tinkers Hatch?
You can contact Tinkers Hatch by phone on 01435 863119, or visit them at New Pond Hill Cross In hand, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0LX.
What is Tinkers Hatch's CQC rating?
Tinkers Hatch 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/1-122139191
What are Tinkers Hatch's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Tinkers Hatch's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Requires improvement, Caring: Good, Responsive: Requires improvement, Well-led: Requires improvement.
How many care homes are in Heathfield?
There are 7 CQC-registered care homes in Heathfield. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/heathfield.
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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