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Westerleigh is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Stanley, County Durham. It is operated by Akari Care Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Westerleigh 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 Westerleigh in April 2025 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.
Westerleigh is located in Stanley, within the County Durham local authority area in North East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Scott Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 8AD |
| Phone | 01207 280431 |
| Website | www.akaricare.co.uk/care-homes/north-east/westerleigh-stanley |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Last inspection | 22 April 2025 |
| Provider | Akari Care Limited |
Is Westerleigh registered with the CQC?
Yes. Westerleigh 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/1-327617059
What type of care does Westerleigh provide?
Westerleigh provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions.
How do I contact Westerleigh?
You can contact Westerleigh by phone on 01207 280431, or visit them at Scott Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 8AD.
What is Westerleigh's CQC rating?
Westerleigh 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/1-327617059
What are Westerleigh's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Westerleigh's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Requires improvement.
How many care homes are in Stanley?
There are 13 CQC-registered care homes in Stanley. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/stanley.
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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