Real Life Options - 96 Harrowdene Road

96 Harrowdene Road, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 2JF

02089043543

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

3 June 2021

Provider

Real Life Options

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

GoodMay 2015
GoodNov 2015
GoodMay 2017
GoodAug 2019
GoodJul 2021

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Real Life Options, which runs 7 care homes in England: 7 rated Good.

Average care home fees in London: £1,189 a week for residential care and £1,513 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Real Life Options - 96 Harrowdene Road

Real Life Options - 96 Harrowdene Road is a residential care home in Brent, offering personal care for people with learning disabilities. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

This residential care home provides personal care for up to six people with learning disabilities, who may also have physical disabilities and sensory impairments. Four people were living at the home during the inspection. Staff demonstrated positive engagement with residents and treated people with respect and dignity.

Care and support were personalised to individual needs, with staff showing good knowledge of each person's interests and preferences. Systems were in place to protect people from abuse, and relatives expressed confidence in how allegations were handled.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 July 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · HA0 2JF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Caring for people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act; Dementia; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 10 July 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 June 2021.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 28 August 2019: Good
CaringPublished 28 August 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 28 August 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Real Life Options - 96 Harrowdene Road'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 Real Life Options - 96 Harrowdene Road, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Real Life Options - 96 Harrowdene Road, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Real Life Options - 96 Harrowdene Road'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