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Summon Bonum

56a St Marychurch Road, Torquay, TQ1 3JE

Residential care home · 9 beds · Mrs J Whitney

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,114
CQC rating
Good
April 2018
Beds
9
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Torbay
£1,114a week

About £57,928 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,228 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

The typical live-in carer near Torbay, set by the carer

A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £873 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Torquay
21 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Torbay

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 Summon Bonum

Summon Bonum is a residential care home in Torquay, in the Torbay council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 9 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by Mrs J Whitney. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published April 2018, the CQC rated Summon Bonum 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.

Summon Bonum has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Torbay with a fee on record typically charge about £1,114 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 74 registered care homes in Torbay. The nearest to Summon Bonum include Renaissance Residential Home, Siesta and Castle Road. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Registration

Registered with CQC
January 2011
Latest CQC rating
Good (April 2018)
Council area
Torbay
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
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.
Summon Bonum is rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care, with strong support for choice and independence.

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

Summon Bonum has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Torbay typically charge about £1,114 a week for residential care. 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 Summon Bonum

How much does Summon Bonum cost?

Summon Bonum has not published its fees. Care homes in Torbay typically charge about £1,114 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Summon Bonum?

The Care Quality Commission rated Summon Bonum Good in April 2018. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Summon Bonum provide nursing care?

No. Summon Bonum is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Summon Bonum offer dementia care?

Yes. Summon Bonum is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Summon Bonum have?

Summon Bonum is registered for up to 9 residents.

Care at home

21 live-in carers within about an hour of Torbay

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 £1,400 a week. 17 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.

“She looked after my mum, who can be incredibly challenging, so well and so gently, and we always felt confident that my mum was getting the best care available.”
Holly C., about Dace L.
“She was not phased by anything, she was adaptable, kind & gave us complete confidence to go away & not worry about a thing!”
Karen C., about Mandy E.
See live-in carers near TorbayProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

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.

PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Torquay

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

21 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Torbay
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Siesta, Torquay

Siesta

Torquay, TQ1 · 0.3 km · 7 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,114 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Castle Road, Torquay

Castle Road

Torquay, TQ1 · 0.4 km · 13 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,114 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week