St Ives Close

2-4 St Ives Close, Leyfields, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8HL

0182768517

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

1 November 2017

Provider

Royal Mencap Society

Beds

8 beds

About St Ives Close

St Ives Close is a residential care home in Staffordshire, providing accommodation and personal care for people with learning disabilities. Details from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

St Ives Close provides accommodation for up to nine people with learning disabilities. At the time of inspection, eight people were using the service. The home has a registered manager in post.

During the unannounced inspection visit, inspectors observed the care provided and spoke with relatives about their experiences. The service operates as a single contractual arrangement, providing both accommodation and personal care to its residents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 12 December 2017

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · B79 8HL

Registered care categories

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 12 December 2017. Latest inspection date recorded: 1 November 2017.

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

Read St Ives Close'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 St Ives Close, 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 St Ives Close, 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 St Ives Close'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