Blueberry Close

5 Blueberry Close, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0EP

02085597585

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

3 November 2023

Provider

Certitude Trading Limited

Beds

5 beds

Rating history

GoodDec 2015
GoodAug 2017
GoodSept 2017
GoodFeb 2020
Requires ImprovementNov 2023

Rating dropped from Good to Requires Improvement in 2023.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Certitude Trading Limited, which runs 15 care homes in England: 11 rated Good, 3 Requires Improvement and 1 not yet rated.

Average care home fees in London: £1,189 a week for residential care and £1,513 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Blueberry Close

Blueberry Close is a small five-bed residential care home in Woodford Green, Essex, within the London Borough of Redbridge. The home is operated by Certitude Trading Limited and provides care for a diverse range of residents, including older people, younger adults, and individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health needs, and sensory impairments.

The home was last inspected by the Care Quality Commission in November 2023 and currently holds a rating of Requires Improvement. As a small, intimate setting, the home may suit those seeking close-knit community care. Its location in Woodford Green provides access to local amenities and transport links within East London.

The multi-specialisms approach means the home accommodates residents with varying support needs, though prospective families should review the latest inspection report to understand specific areas flagged for improvement.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Blueberry 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 Blueberry 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 Blueberry 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