Broom Lodge

Cleveland View, Ferryhill, DL17 0SW

01740669734

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

5 December 2022

Provider

Action for Care Limited

Beds

6 beds

About Broom Lodge

Broom Lodge is a residential care home in County Durham providing personal care for people with learning disabilities or autistic people. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Broom Lodge provides personal care for up to six people with learning disabilities or autistic people. At the time of inspection, five people were living at the service. Staff support residents to maintain relationships with family and friends, and people have access to activities both within the home and in the local community.

Residents are encouraged to pursue their interests, with staff helping them attend appointments and social events. The home promotes independence by supporting people to develop skills and make choices about their daily lives, from meal planning to how they spend their time.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 January 2023

Specialist Care

Learning 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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DL17 0SW

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; 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 6 January 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 5 December 2022.

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

Read Broom Lodge'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 Broom Lodge, 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 Broom Lodge, 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 Broom Lodge'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