Low Lane House

18 Low Lane, Middlesbrough, TS5 8EA

01642378657

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

1 August 2023

Provider

Action for Care Limited

Beds

6 beds

About Low Lane House

Low Lane House is a residential care home in Middlesbrough, providing accommodation and personal care for young adults with a learning disability and/or autism. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Low Lane House provides accommodation and personal care for up to six young adults with a learning disability and/or autism. At the time of inspection, all six places were occupied. The home features communal lounges and dining areas, with each resident having their own bedroom with ensuite facilities.

The service is designed to support young adults in a residential setting that promotes independence and community access.

Source: CQC inspection report, 11 August 2023

Specialist Care

Learning 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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TS5 8EA

Registered care categories

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 11 August 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 1 August 2023.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 13 August 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 13 August 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Low Lane 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 Low Lane 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 Low Lane 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 Low Lane 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