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Rated:GoodResidential

Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 35-37 Portland Avenue

35-37 Portland Avenue, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 8AL

01915165080

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

24 November 2022

Provider

Education and Services for People with Autism Limited

Beds

4 beds

About Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 35-37 Portland Avenue

Education and Services for People with Autism Limited runs a residential care home at 35-37 Portland Avenue in County Durham, supporting people with learning disabilities and autism. Full details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

This residential care home at 35-37 Portland Avenue accommodates up to 4 people with learning disabilities and autism, providing personal care support in one adapted building. At the time of inspection, all 4 available places were occupied. The service is designed to ensure residents receive respect, equality, dignity, and choices that support their independence and access to local communities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 29 December 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SR7 8AL

Registered care categories

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 29 December 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 November 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 21 December 2017: Good
CaringPublished 21 December 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 21 December 2017: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 35-37 Portland Avenue'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 Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 35-37 Portland Avenue, 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 Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 35-37 Portland Avenue, 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 Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 35-37 Portland Avenue'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