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Unity House is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Peterlee, County Durham. It is operated by Lifeways Community Care Limited.
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, Unity House 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 Unity House in March 2023 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.
Unity House is located in Peterlee, within the County Durham local authority area in North East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Westcott Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5JE |
| Phone | 01915 861427 |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Last inspection | 25 March 2023 |
| Provider | Lifeways Community Care Limited |
Is Unity House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Unity House 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/1-2876048536
What type of care does Unity House provide?
Unity House provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Unity House?
You can contact Unity House by phone on 01915 861427, or visit them at Westcott Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5JE.
What is Unity House's CQC rating?
Unity House 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/1-2876048536
What are Unity House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Unity House's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Peterlee?
There are 12 CQC-registered care homes in Peterlee. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/peterlee.
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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