Desmond House Limited

16-18 Desmond Avenue, Beverley Road, Hull, Humberside, HU6 7JZ

01482448865

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

21 March 2023

Provider

Desmond House Limited

Beds

19 beds

About Desmond House Limited

Desmond House Limited is a residential care home in Kingston upon Hull, City of, providing support to people with mental health needs, and registered to support people with learning disabilities and autism. Further details on the CQC's findings for this home are set out below.

Desmond House Limited provides residential care and personal care to up to 18 people with mental health needs, learning disabilities, and autism. At the time of inspection, 16 people with mental health needs were using the service. The home did not currently support anyone with learning disabilities or autism, though it remains registered for these populations.

The provider had made improvements since the last inspection, particularly in infection prevention and control measures. These enhancements demonstrate the home's commitment to maintaining safe and hygienic standards for residents receiving support.

Source: CQC inspection report, 12 April 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental health

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; Supported living service
Registered capacity: 19 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · HU6 7JZ

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions.

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 12 April 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 21 March 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 5 February 2020: Good
CaringPublished 5 February 2020: Good
ResponsivePublished 5 February 2020: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Desmond House Limited'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 Desmond House Limited, 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 Desmond House Limited, 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 Desmond House Limited'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