Samuel Close 3
Residential Care
24 September 2022
Choice Support
5 beds
Rating history
- Sept 2022
First inspected by CQC in 2022, rated Good.
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Costs and who runs this home
Run by Choice Support, which runs 21 care homes in England: 17 rated Good, 3 Requires Improvement and 1 Inadequate.
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About Samuel Close 3
Samuel Close 3 is a small residential home in Greenwich, south-east London, with five beds. The home is operated by Choice Support and provides care for younger adults with learning disabilities and physical disabilities.
The property is located in the SE18 postcode area, within reach of local amenities and transport links. As a five-bed home, it offers a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities.
The home received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in September 2022. This assessment evaluated the home's effectiveness, safety, caring approach, responsiveness, and leadership.
Samuel Close 3 specialises in supporting younger adults with complex needs, focusing on individuals with learning and physical disabilities who require residential care and support.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Samuel Close 3, 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 Samuel Close 3, 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- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Samuel Close 3'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.
Location
3 Samuel Close, London, SE18 5LR
Samuel Close 3
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 24 September 2022
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