Penberth House

29 Penberth Road, Catford, London, SE6 1ET

02086950540

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

14 December 2023

Provider

Penberth House Ltd

Beds

3 beds

About Penberth House

Penberth House is a residential care home in Lewisham, providing personal care to people with mental health conditions. Further details from the CQC's most recent inspection are set out below.

Penberth House is a residential care home providing personal care to up to 3 people with mental health conditions. At the time of inspection, all 3 available places were occupied. The service supports residents in their daily living needs while focusing on respect, dignity, and promoting independence within the home and local community.

Source: CQC inspection report, 11 April 2024

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthYounger 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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 3 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SE6 1ET

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions.

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 April 2024. Latest inspection date recorded: 14 December 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 14 November 2017: Good
CaringPublished 14 November 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 14 November 2017: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Penberth 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 Penberth 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 Penberth 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 Penberth 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