Mrs Valerie Bullman - 18 Leafdown Close

18 Leafdown Close, Hednesford, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 2NJ

01543425637

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

28 September 2021

Provider

Mrs Valerie Bullman

Beds

1 beds

Rating history

GoodMar 2016
GoodFeb 2019
GoodApr 2022

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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 Mrs Valerie Bullman runs in England.

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About Mrs Valerie Bullman - 18 Leafdown Close

18 Leafdown Close is a residential care home in Staffordshire, providing care for one person with a learning disability in a domestic home setting. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

This care home accommodates one person with a learning disability in a domestic home environment. The person receives person-centred care with the provider at the heart of every decision. They enjoy a full and varied life, supported to participate in activities they enjoy including days out and holidays, and are encouraged to make their own choices and live independently.

The home is clean and homely, with infection prevention control measures in place.

The person has developed a good caring relationship with their provider, who knows them well and treats them with dignity and respect. Their preferences are understood and incorporated into their care. Risks are regularly assessed, monitored and reviewed, and the provider works collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure safe care.

Medicines are administered safely by the person themselves.

Source: CQC inspection report, 5 April 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

Fees and availability

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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: 1 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WS12 2NJ

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 5 April 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 September 2021.

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

Read Mrs Valerie Bullman - 18 Leafdown Close'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 Mrs Valerie Bullman - 18 Leafdown Close, 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 Mrs Valerie Bullman - 18 Leafdown Close, 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 Mrs Valerie Bullman - 18 Leafdown Close'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.

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