16 Balnacraig Avenue (The Leaves)

Neasden, London, NW10 1TH

02084508906

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

5 September 2019

Provider

Voyage 1 Limited

Beds

7 beds

About 16 Balnacraig Avenue (The Leaves)

16 Balnacraig Avenue, also known as The Leaves, is a residential care home in Brent providing accommodation and personal care for people with learning disabilities, autism and other cognitive deficits. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

This care home provides accommodation and personal care for people with learning disabilities, autism and other cognitive deficits. The service is registered for seven people, with six using the service at the time of inspection. The home is designed to enable residents to live as full a life as possible, with support focused on helping people achieve control, choice and independence.

Staff deliver planned and co-ordinated person-centred support tailored to each individual's needs and preferences.

Source: CQC inspection report, 3 October 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 7 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NW10 1TH

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Physical disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 3 October 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 5 September 2019.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read 16 Balnacraig Avenue (The Leaves)'s CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting 16 Balnacraig Avenue (The Leaves), consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit 16 Balnacraig Avenue (The Leaves), look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund 16 Balnacraig Avenue (The Leaves)'s fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

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