Alan Atchison - 2 David's Close

2 David's Close, Werrington, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 5AN

01733707774

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

3 February 2021

Provider

Alan Atchison

Beds

11 beds

Rating history

GoodMar 2015
GoodMay 2017
GoodNov 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Alan Atchison, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.

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About Alan Atchison - 2 David's Close

Alan Atchison - 2 David's Close is a residential care home in Peterborough, offering personal care for adults with autism and physical and learning disabilities. Further detail on the service is set out in the findings below.

Alan Atchison – 2 David's Close is a residential care home providing personal care to eight adults with autism, physical and learning disabilities, with capacity for up to 11 people in one adapted building. The home maintains strong infection control practices, with visitors having their temperature taken, completing health questionnaires, and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. Staff have received training in the correct use and safe handling of PPE, and the home keeps an ample supply on hand.

The service supports regular contact between residents and their families and friends through video calls and telephone conversations, helping to maintain important relationships during restrictions on visiting.

Source: CQC inspection report, 5 March 2021

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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: 11 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PE4 5AN

Registered care categories

Learning 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 15 November 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 February 2021.

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

Questions prompted by these ratings

Effective: How are staff training, nutrition and health outcomes checked now?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Alan Atchison - 2 David's Close'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 Alan Atchison - 2 David's Close, 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 Alan Atchison - 2 David's Close, 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 Alan Atchison - 2 David's Close'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