Westerleigh
Residential Care
22 April 2025
Akari Care Limited
58 beds
About Westerleigh
Westerleigh is a residential care home in County Durham, providing care for older and younger adults, including some people living with dementia. It does not provide nursing care. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.
Westerleigh, in County Durham, is a residential home providing care and support to older and younger adults, some of whom live with dementia. It does not offer nursing care and is registered for 58 people. The CQC rated the service Good overall, an improvement from the previous inspection when concerns around staffing, staff understanding of mental capacity law and management oversight had led to requires improvement ratings.
Inspectors found staffing levels and morale had improved, risks were well managed, and staff knew people well as individuals, though care plans sometimes lacked personal detail. Some issues with medicines management remained, with work underway to reduce errors. Relatives and staff spoke positively about the registered manager's impact on the home's recovery.
Source: CQC assessment, 22 April 2025
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Location
Scott Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 8AD
Westerleigh
CQC overall rating
Last inspection: 22 April 2025
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