Lorne House

14 Lorne Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1SY

01562630522

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

6 August 2019

Provider

Mr Gerardo & Mr Francesco Saporito

Beds

9 beds

Rating history

GoodMay 2015
GoodFeb 2017
GoodAug 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Mr Gerardo & Mr Francesco Saporito runs in England.

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 Lorne House

Lorne House is a residential care home in Worcestershire, providing personal and nursing care to people with learning disabilities. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

Lorne House is a residential care home providing personal and nursing care to people with learning disabilities. At the time of inspection, eight people were using the service, with capacity for up to nine. The home operates across two linked semi-detached houses designed to fit into the residential area.

Staff provide planned, person-centred support that aims to help people live meaningful lives with choice, control, and independence.

Source: CQC inspection report, 20 August 2019

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.

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: 9 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DY10 1SY

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 20 August 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 6 August 2019.

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

Read Lorne House'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 Lorne House, 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 Lorne House, 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 Lorne House'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