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Highview House

Low Road, Kirk Merrington, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7JT · View on map

Residential CareLearning disabilities
Regulated by CQC · England Full report ↗
Outstanding Overall rating
InadequateRequires improv.GoodOutstanding
Safe GoodWell-led OutstandingCaring OutstandingResponsive OutstandingEffective Outstanding

Inspected 27 April 2023

Beds
8
CQC rating
Outstanding
Registered
2014
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Overview

Highview House is a residential care home located in Spennymoor, County Durham. The home serves residents with learning disabilities.

The home provides Residential Care services. It is specifically registered to support individuals with learning disabilities.

Key facts

The inspection record

Care Quality CommissionEngland's independent regulator of health and social care

Overall

Outstanding

Inspected 27 April 2023

SafeGood
Well-ledOutstanding
CaringOutstanding
ResponsiveOutstanding
EffectiveOutstanding
INSPECTED 27 APRIL 2023 · CQC LOCATION ID 1-1707167109 View full CQC report

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Record timeline

20 Oct 2014

Registered with CQC

Highview House entered the official register.

27 April 2023

Rated Outstanding overall

Inspected 27 April 2023 by the Care Quality Commission.

12 October 2026

Record last synced

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Older reports from the CQC's previous inspection approach

Inspected 2 November 2023, not rated

Inspected 13 December 2017, rated Outstanding

Inspected 2 September 2015, rated Outstanding

Registration details

Registration statusActive
Registered20 October 2014
Registered managerMiss Katie Gedling
Council areaNewton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
Integrated care boardNHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Client groupYounger Adults

Location

Low Road, Kirk Merrington, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7JTOpen in Google Maps

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Frequently asked questions

What types of care is Highview House registered for?

Highview House is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide Residential Care. Listed specialisms include Learning disabilities.

How many Rooms does Highview House have?

There are 8 Single Rooms.

What is Highview House's CQC rating?

Highview House is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (inspected 27 April 2023). The full CQC inspection report is available at cqc.org.uk/location/1-1707167109.

How many beds does Highview House have?

Highview House is registered for 8 beds.

Who is the registered manager at Highview House?

The registered manager is Miss Katie Gedling.

When was Highview House last inspected?

The Care Quality Commission last inspected Highview House on 27 April 2023.

Where is Highview House located?

Highview House is located in Spennymoor, United Kingdom.

When did Highview House register with CQC?

Highview House first registered on 20 October 2014.

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