Athol House - Care Home Physical Disabilities

138 College Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 1XE

02086703740

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

25 May 2023

Provider

Leonard Cheshire Disability

Beds

21 beds

About Athol House - Care Home Physical Disabilities

Athol House is a residential care home in Southwark providing accommodation and support for people with physical disabilities. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Athol House provides accommodation and care for up to 21 people with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. At inspection, 15 residents were living at the service. Staff delivered individualised care that maximised residents' choice, control and independence.

The provider had appropriate risk management procedures in place and managed medicines safely, with accidents and incidents properly recorded and investigated. However, the layout of the large building did not optimally support residents' independence or fully meet the needs of people living with learning disabilities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 3 August 2023

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: 21 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SE19 1XE

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 August 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 25 May 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 12 September 2018: Good
CaringPublished 12 September 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 12 September 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Athol House - Care Home Physical Disabilities'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 Athol House - Care Home Physical Disabilities, 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 Athol House - Care Home Physical Disabilities, 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 Athol House - Care Home Physical Disabilities'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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