Penrith Drive
55 Penrith Drive, Queensway, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 3XL
01933 678 681Telephone
Admissions (Admissions)
Overview
Penrith Drive is a home in the Queensway area of Wellingborough, which can accommodate 6 residents. Care is specialised towards those with learning disabilities, provided by The Royal Mencap Society. Person-centred care is provided to suit the needs of all people supported within the home. Dietary needs are catered for, with staff receiving all relevant training, including training from Speech and Language Therapists.
The home is accessible to the towns of Wellingborough, Northampton and Kettering using nearby public transport routes. Buses can be accessed and Wellingborough has a train station. There are three day care services in the area which our residents are able to apply to.
Some pets may be allowed in the house, this can be discussed.
The ground floor of the home offers wheelchair access, as does the large garden to the rear of the building.
Activities to suit the needs of the people we support are arranged, and a variety of choices are offered.
There are services such as doctors, dentists and pharmacies near by.
Isebrook Hospital is close by in Wellingborough. This hospital specialises in providing care for people who have a learning disability.
Care Types
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Duration
- Long-term
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Type of care
- Learning Disability
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Short stay services
- Day Care Services
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Specific care needs
- Autism
- Challenging / Specialist Behaviour
- Incontinence
- Sight Impairment
- Speech Impairment
Care Home Facilities
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Key Features
- Dining Room
- Garden
- Lounge
- Purpose Built
- Quiet Area
- Resident Choice Dining
- Wifi
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Accessibility
- Escort Service to Appointments
- Free Parking (on-site)
- Wheelchair Access
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Leisure and Wellbeing
- Activities (bingo, etc.)
- Designated Smoking Area
- Individual/Group Outings
- Laundry Service
- Podiatry
- Post
- Wellbeing
Room Facilities
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Key Features
- Own Furniture Allowed
- Wifi
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Dining
- Meals In Bedroom
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Bathroom
- Communal Bathroom (only)
- Wet Rooms
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Accessibility & Equipment
- Assisted Bathroom
- Call Bells
- Ground Floor Rooms
- Hoisting
- Wheelchair Access
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Leisure & Wellbeing
- TV Point
In The Area
| Bank | Bank | 0.8 miles |
| Bar | Bar | 0.8 miles |
| Bus Station | Bus Station | 1.7 miles |
| Cinema | Cinema | 4.6 miles |
| Dentist | Dentist | 0.3 miles |
| Doctor | Doctor | 0.3 miles |
| Hospital | Hospital | 0.6 miles |
| Park | Park | 0.4 miles |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacy | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Shop | 0.7 miles |
| Supermarket | Supermarket | 0.2 miles |
| Train Station | Train Station | 1.7 miles |
Funding Sources
- Local AuthorityWhen your local authority pays for your care - sometimes referred to as 'state funding'
Regulator Rating
Overall: Requires Improvement
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Safe:Requires Improvement
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Effective:Good
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Caring:Good
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Responsive:Good
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Well-led:Requires Improvement