Northwick House

16 Northwick Park Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 2NU

02084222999

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

20 January 2024

Provider

Seva Care (Respite And Residential Services) Limited

Beds

5 beds

About Northwick House

Northwick House is a residential care home in Harrow offering respite care for people with learning disabilities. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Northwick House provides respite care for up to 5 people with learning disabilities who require support with personal care. At the time of inspection, 4 people were staying at the home, with 20 people assessed for respite care overall. Staff demonstrated a strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and kept people safe from harm.

Medicines were managed safely, and risks were assessed and minimized effectively. The home maintained safe recruitment practices and provided a clean, well-equipped environment with effective infection control systems in place.

Source: CQC inspection report, 20 January 2024

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Northwick 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 Northwick 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Northwick 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