Schankin House

47 Waverley Gardens, Barking, IG11 0BH

02085915766

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

31 March 2022

Provider

The Vine Residential Services (TVRS) LTD

Beds

3 beds

Rating history

GoodMay 2022

First inspected by CQC in 2022, rated Good.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by The Vine Residential Services (TVRS) LTD, which runs 3 care homes in England: 2 rated Good and 1 not yet rated.

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 Schankin House

Schankin House is a residential care home in Barking and Dagenham, providing personal care to people with learning disabilities and associated support needs. Further detail on the most recent CQC findings is set out below.

Schankin House is a residential care home providing personal and nursing care to up to three people with learning disabilities and associated health and support needs. At inspection, three people were using the service, which operates from one adapted building in a residential area with access to community facilities.

Staff supported people to participate in activities of their choice both at home and in the community. Care plans were regularly reviewed to ensure support met individual needs, and staff communicated effectively with people and responded appropriately to their requirements. Relatives were positive about the support their loved ones received.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 May 2022

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: 3 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · IG11 0BH

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Caring for children; 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 10 May 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 31 March 2022.

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

Read Schankin 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 Schankin 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 Schankin 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 Schankin 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