Freeman College

Sterling Works, 88 Arundel Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2NG

01142525981

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

14 September 2022

Provider

Ruskin Mill Trust Limited

Beds

30 beds

Rating history

GoodNov 2016
GoodJun 2019
GoodSept 2022

Rated Good at every inspection 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 Ruskin Mill Trust Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 3 rated Good.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Freeman College

Freeman College is a residential further education college in Sheffield, providing accommodation and support for young people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, or autism. The findings below set out what the CQC found on its most recent inspection.

Freeman College is a specialist residential further education college supporting young people with a learning disability, mental health needs, or autistic people. The service accommodates up to 20 people and also operates a shared lives scheme placing vulnerable adults with self-employed carers in community homes. At the time of inspection, 18 people were receiving services.

The provider demonstrated commitment to maximizing choice, control and independence for residents. Risk assessments were in place for people's care, with the service adopting least restrictive practices underpinned by positive behaviour support approaches. Staff had identified and managed risks to minimize potential harm while supporting residents' autonomy and community integration.

Source: CQC inspection report, 14 September 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Freeman College, 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 Freeman College, 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 Freeman College'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