19 Lower Dolcliffe Road

19 Lower Dolcliffe Road, Mexborough, S64 9PA

01709321526

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

17 June 2021

Provider

Friends Care Homes Ltd

Beds

1 beds

Rating history

GoodAug 2021

First inspected by CQC in 2021, rated Good.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Friends Care Homes Ltd runs in England.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road

19 Lower Dolcliffe Road is a residential care home in Doncaster, offering support to adults with a range of needs. Details of the CQC's most recent findings on this home are set out below.

This residential care home accommodates one person and provides support for adults with a range of needs including sensory impairments and learning disabilities. Located close to Mexborough town centre, it benefits from nearby parking, public transport access and local facilities.

Staff routinely promote choice and independence, speaking to the person using the service respectfully and upholding their dignity. Care plans are highly personalised, demonstrating that staff have a thorough understanding of the individual's needs and preferences.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 August 2021

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

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: 1 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · S64 9PA

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Caring for children; Learning disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 4 August 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 17 June 2021.

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

Read 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road'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 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road, 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 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road, 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 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road'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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees