Avocet Trust - 20-22 Middlesex Road

20-22 Middlesex Road, Hull, HU8 0RB

01482326226

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

9 September 2022

Provider

Avocet Trust

Beds

9 beds

About Avocet Trust - 20-22 Middlesex Road

Avocet Trust - 20-22 Middlesex Road is a residential care home in Kingston upon Hull, providing personal care for people with learning disabilities and/or autism across three adapted buildings. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

This care home provides personal care for up to 9 people with learning disabilities and/or autism across three adapted buildings. At inspection, seven residents were living at the service. The home is well-integrated into the community, with residents able to access local shops and services.

The buildings are spacious with personalised bedrooms, though some decorating work was required in one building. Staff support people to make choices and exercise control over their lives using the least restrictive approach possible. Communication is effective, supported by individual communication passports that help facilitate discussions with residents.

The service has systems and policies in place to support best practice in decision-making and care delivery. Staff receive training in communicating with residents, recognising individual needs and preferences. The registered manager confirmed minor maintenance work was underway at the time of inspection.

The provider was advised to strengthen feedback mechanisms from residents and relatives, and to review approaches to medicines management.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 October 2022

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.

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: 9 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · HU8 0RB

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 6 October 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 September 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 15 November 2017: Good
CaringPublished 15 November 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 15 November 2017: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Avocet Trust - 20-22 Middlesex 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 Avocet Trust - 20-22 Middlesex 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 Avocet Trust - 20-22 Middlesex 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?

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