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The Avenue

72 Bates Avenue, Cockerton, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 0TU · View on map

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

Inspected 5 February 2020

Beds
3
CQC rating
Outstanding
Registered
2010
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Overview

Key facts

The inspection record

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

Overall

Outstanding

Inspected 5 February 2020

SafeGood
Well-ledOutstanding
CaringGood
ResponsiveOutstanding
EffectiveGood
INSPECTED 5 FEBRUARY 2020 · CQC LOCATION ID 1-120641840 View full CQC report

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Record timeline

26 Nov 2010

Registered with CQC

The Avenue entered the official register.

5 February 2020

Rated Outstanding overall

Inspected 5 February 2020 by the Care Quality Commission.

12 October 2026

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Older reports from the CQC's previous inspection approach

Inspected 10 May 2017, rated Good

Inspected 18 December 2014, rated Good

Registration details

Registration statusActive
Registered26 November 2010
Registered managerMiss Sharon Elizabeth Keelan
Council areaDarlington
Integrated care boardNHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Client groupOlder Adults

Location

72 Bates Avenue, Cockerton, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 0TUOpen in Google Maps

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Frequently asked questions

What types of care is The Avenue registered for?

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

How many Rooms does The Avenue have?

There are 3 Single Rooms.

What is The Avenue's CQC rating?

The Avenue is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (inspected 5 February 2020). The full CQC inspection report is available at cqc.org.uk/location/1-120641840.

How many beds does The Avenue have?

The Avenue is registered for 3 beds.

Who is the registered manager at The Avenue?

The registered manager is Miss Sharon Elizabeth Keelan.

When was The Avenue last inspected?

The Care Quality Commission last inspected The Avenue on 5 February 2020.

Where is The Avenue located?

The Avenue is located in Darlington, United Kingdom.

When did The Avenue register with CQC?

The Avenue first registered on 26 November 2010.

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