Common Road

131 Common Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 8SX

01753592454

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

13 March 2018

Provider

Look Ahead Care and Support Limited

Beds

1 beds

About Common Road

Common Road is a residential care home in Slough, providing accommodation and support in a small house setting. The findings below set out what CQC inspectors observed of the premises and care provided during their most recent inspection.

Common Road accommodates one person in a residential house with a bedroom, bathroom, combined lounge and dining room, a yard at the rear, and a staff office. The service has been developed in line with best practice guidance emphasizing choice and promotion of independence. During the inspection, inspectors observed the premises and the care provided to assess how well the home supports its resident.

Source: CQC inspection report, 26 April 2018

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: 1 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SL3 8SX

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 26 April 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 13 March 2018.

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

Read Common 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 Common 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 Common 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?

Could the NHS fund Common Road'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