The Legard

Wivern Road, Hull, Humberside, HU9 4HS

01482781039

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

16 January 2018

Provider

Voyage 1 Limited

Beds

8 beds

About The Legard

The Legard is a residential care home in Kingston upon Hull, providing care and accommodation for adults with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Details of the CQC's most recent findings on the service are set out below.

The Legard provides care and accommodation for eight adults with learning disabilities and physical disabilities across two floors with lift access. The building features eight single bedrooms, assisted bathrooms, a sensory room, and lounges, specifically designed to meet the needs of people with physical disabilities. Spacious living areas accommodate wheelchair users, and overhead tracking systems are installed in bathrooms and bedrooms for hoists.

An accessible enclosed garden and two adapted vehicles are available for residents' use, with local amenities within walking distance.

Staff numbers were sufficient to support residents safely, with staff trained in identifying and reporting abuse to protect people from harm. The service maintained its Good rating at this inspection.

Source: CQC inspection report, 23 February 2018

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: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · HU9 4HS

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 23 February 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 16 January 2018.

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

Read The Legard'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 The Legard, 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 The Legard, 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 The Legard'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