Abbey House

103-105 Abbey Road, Grimsby, Humberside, DN32 0HN

01472372415

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

5 December 2018

Provider

Linkage Community Trust

Beds

13 beds

About Abbey House

Abbey House is a residential care home in North East Lincolnshire, providing accommodation and personal care for younger adults with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Abbey House provides accommodation and nursing and personal care for up to 13 younger adults with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder. Most residents attend Linkage college full-time and stay at the service during term-time. The home is located in a large detached period property in the town centre, close to local amenities.

At inspection, the service demonstrated outstanding quality across all key areas. Staff demonstrated exceptional care and support for residents, building on the service's previously good rating. The home maintains a person-centred approach that prioritises the wellbeing and independence of each young adult in its care.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 February 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical 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.

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; Specialist college service
Registered capacity: 13 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DN32 0HN

Registered care categories

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 16 February 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 5 December 2018.

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

Read Abbey House'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 Abbey House, 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 Abbey House, 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 Abbey House'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