Holmbury Dene (Respite)

2 Lawrie Park Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 6DN

02087787700

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

19 October 2018

Provider

PLUS (Providence Linc United Services)

Beds

10 beds

About Holmbury Dene (Respite)

Holmbury Dene is a residential care home in Lewisham offering respite and permanent accommodation for people with learning disabilities. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Holmbury Dene is a respite care facility providing accommodation and personal care for up to 10 people living with learning disabilities. The home offers both interim respite care and permanent placements in individual bedrooms and two self-contained flats. Each flat features a private bedroom, bathroom, and living area.

At the time of inspection, four people were in permanent residence with one person using the respite service.

The service caters to individuals requiring support with daily living activities and provides structured accommodation within a home environment designed to promote independence and well-being.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 January 2019

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: 10 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SE26 6DN

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 1 January 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 19 October 2018.

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

Read Holmbury Dene (Respite)'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 Holmbury Dene (Respite), 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 Holmbury Dene (Respite), 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 Holmbury Dene (Respite)'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