College View
Residential Care
29 December 2022
Ambitious about Autism
6 beds
Rating history
- Jul 2016
- Jan 2019
- Jan 2020
- Dec 2022
Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2020. CQC has rated this home 4 times since 2016.
Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Costs and who runs this home
Run by Ambitious about Autism, which runs 5 care homes in England: 4 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.
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About College View
College View is a small residential home in Brighton housing six residents. Located on Walpole Road in the BN2 postcode, it provides care for younger adults with learning disabilities. The home is operated by Ambitious about Autism, a specialist provider in this field.
It received a Good rating from the CQC following its most recent inspection in December 2022. As a six-bed facility, College View offers a more intimate setting compared to larger care environments, which may suit those seeking a smaller community atmosphere while accessing specialist support for learning disabilities. The home's location in Brighton provides access to local amenities and services across the East Sussex area.
Specialist Care
Facilities & Amenities
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting College View, 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 College View, 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- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 College View'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.
Location
13a Walpole Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0AB
College View
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 29 December 2022
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