Avocet Trust - 523-525 Marfleet Lane

523-525 Marfleet Lane, Hull, HU9 4EP

01482329226

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

3 December 2020

Provider

Avocet Trust

Beds

7 beds

About Avocet Trust - 523-525 Marfleet Lane

Avocet Trust, on Marfleet Lane in Kingston upon Hull, provides residential care across two bungalows for people with learning disabilities, autism and physical health needs. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Avocet Trust operates two separate bungalows providing personal care for up to seven people with learning disabilities, autism and/or physical health needs, with adapted facilities in each building. At inspection, six people were using the service. The home demonstrated strong infection control practices, including health screening and temperature checks for all visitors, whose details were recorded for track and trace purposes.

Visitors were supervised to ensure compliance with guidelines and appropriate use of personal protective equipment.

Staff and residents maintained social distancing practices throughout the service. People were actively supported to stay connected with family and friends through phone and video calls, emails, and window visits. Staff had ready access to PPE and received training in proper application and removal.

Regular testing of both residents and staff was completed in accordance with current guidance.

Source: CQC inspection report, 12 January 2021

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

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: 7 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · HU9 4EP

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Physical 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 10 December 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 December 2020.

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

Read Avocet Trust - 523-525 Marfleet Lane'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 - 523-525 Marfleet Lane, 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 - 523-525 Marfleet Lane, 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 Avocet Trust - 523-525 Marfleet Lane'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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