Medway House
62 Medway Gardens, Wembley, HA0 2RJ
Residential care home · 6 beds · First Choice Care

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- CQC rating
- Good
- June 2018
- Beds
- 6
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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The typical live-in carer near Brent, set by the carer
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Medway House
Medway House is a residential care home in Wembley, in the Brent council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 6 residents. It provides care for younger adults and people with mental health needs. It is run by First Choice Care, which operates 3 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published June 2018, the CQC rated Medway House Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Medway House has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for Brent. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.
There are 48 registered care homes in Brent. The nearest to Medway House include Mosaic House, 111 Rosebank Avenue and Advent Care Solutions Ltd. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Younger adults
- Mental health
Registration
- Provider
- First Choice Care Limited
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (June 2018)
- Council area
- Brent
- Town
- Wembley
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, respectful and personalised care, with no serious risks or concerns identified.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Medway House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Medway House
How much does Medway House cost?
Medway House has not published its fees. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Medway House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Medway House Good in June 2018. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Medway House provide nursing care?
No. Medway House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Medway House offer dementia care?
Medway House is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Brent listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Medway House have?
Medway House is registered for up to 6 residents.
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Brent
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 74 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
“The quality of life that she's given my parents has been priceless. The peace of mind she's given my sisters and I, through a very difficult time, has been invaluable.”
“I can truly say that Peter always put Dad at the centre of everything and I know that they found a great friendship in difficult times.”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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