Hexthorpe Cottage

17 Old Hexthorpe, Doncaster, DN4 0HX

07754646902

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

26 November 2021

Provider

Active Care Homes Limited

Beds

2 beds

Rating history

GoodJan 2022

First inspected by CQC in 2022, rated Good.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Active Care Homes Limited, which runs 7 care homes in England: 5 rated Good, 1 Requires Improvement and 1 not yet rated.

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About Hexthorpe Cottage

Hexthorpe Cottage is a residential care home in Doncaster, providing accommodation and personal care for young people with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder who may also have mental health needs. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Hexthorpe Cottage provides accommodation and personal care for up to two young people with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder who may have mental health needs. At the time of inspection, two people were using the service. The home is located in an ordinary, family setting that integrates well within the community, offering residents good access to local shops and nearby countryside for walks.

Care and support at the service is person-centred, promoting people's dignity, privacy and human rights. People are supported in the least restrictive way, with education and learning promoted throughout. Staff ensure residents lead confident, inclusive and empowered lives through an ethos that prioritises their independence and choices.

Source: CQC inspection report, 29 January 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthPhysical 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.

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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: 2 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DN4 0HX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions; Physical 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 January 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 26 November 2021.

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

Read Hexthorpe Cottage'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 Hexthorpe Cottage, 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 Hexthorpe Cottage, 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 Hexthorpe Cottage'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