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Rated:GoodResidential

Living Ambitions Limited - 231 Stafford Road

231 Stafford Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9BX

02086471271

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

27 November 2023

Provider

Living Ambitions Limited

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

GoodDec 2014
GoodAug 2017
InadequateSept 2023
GoodFeb 2024

Improved from Inadequate to Good in 2024. CQC has rated this home 4 times since 2014.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Living Ambitions Limited, which runs 11 care homes in England: 10 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in London: £1,189 a week for residential care and £1,513 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

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 Living Ambitions Limited - 231 Stafford Road

Living Ambitions Limited - 231 Stafford Road is a residential care home in Sutton, providing accommodation and personal care for people with learning disabilities. Further details on the service can be found in the CQC findings below.

This residential care home provides accommodation and personal care for up to 6 people with learning disabilities, with 4 people currently using the service. The home has made significant improvements since the last inspection. Staff numbers have increased to ensure safe care and support at all times, with trained and supervised staff available to meet people's needs effectively.

The environment has been upgraded and care records are now up-to-date, providing staff with clear guidance for supporting residents.

People receive support tailored to their preferences and are encouraged to have choice and control over their lives. Staff support residents in the least restrictive way possible while acting in their best interests. Risks are properly identified, assessed, and mitigated to keep people safe.

The service demonstrates commitment to supporting autistic people and those with learning disabilities to access the choices, dignity, and independence that most people take for granted.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 February 2024

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger 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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SM6 9BX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; 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 16 February 2024. Latest inspection date recorded: 27 November 2023.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 18 August 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 18 August 2017: Good
Well-led: Requires improvement

Questions prompted by these ratings

Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Living Ambitions Limited - 231 Stafford Road'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 Living Ambitions Limited - 231 Stafford Road, 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 Living Ambitions Limited - 231 Stafford Road, 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 Living Ambitions Limited - 231 Stafford Road'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