Pines

203 Park Hall Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire, NG19 8QX

01623633152

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

25 November 2020

Provider

Cygnet Learning Disabilities Midlands Limited

Beds

7 beds

Rating history

GoodMar 2016
GoodAug 2018

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

Run by Cygnet Learning Disabilities Midlands Limited, which runs 17 care homes in England: 14 rated Good and 3 Requires Improvement.

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 Pines

Pines is a residential care home in Nottinghamshire, providing support to young people and adults with autism and severe learning difficulties. Further details on the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Pines is a residential care home for up to seven young people and adults with autism and severe learning difficulties, often accompanied by complex needs. The accommodation is spread across two levels with access to garden and outside space. Seven people were living in the home at the time of inspection.

The service was following current government guidance in relation to infection prevention and control. There were clear systems in place for managing visitors to the home, with appropriate restrictions implemented to ensure safety.

Source: CQC inspection report, 8 December 2020

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 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: 7 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NG19 8QX

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 15 August 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 25 November 2020.

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

Read Pines'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 Pines, 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 Pines, 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 Pines'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