Living Ambitions - 231 Stafford Road

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Here at Living Ambitions, 231 Stafford Road in Wallington, Sutton, we provide residential care for a range of people who need support to live well and feel genuinely at home. We work with older adults, younger adults, and people with learning disabilities or autism, and we also offer respite care for those who need a short break or a planned period of support.

We know that moving into a care home, or arranging respite for someone you love, is a significant decision. We take that seriously. Our team works hard to get to know each person as an individual, understanding their routines, preferences, and what matters most to them day to day. Good care, in our view, is built on honest relationships and consistent support, not just meeting basic needs.

Our home in Wallington is part of a close knit community, and we encourage the people who live here to stay connected with local life in whatever way suits them. Whether that means getting out and about, having family and friends visit, or simply enjoying a familiar and comfortable environment, we do our best to make it possible.

We are proud to hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the commitment our team brings to their work and the standards we hold ourselves to. We do not take that rating for granted. We continue to reflect on how we can improve and make sure the people in our care are supported in a way that respects their dignity and independence.

If you are considering care for yourself or someone close to you, we would always encourage you to come and visit us, have a conversation, and see for yourself what life at Living Ambitions is like. We are happy to answer any questions and take things at a pace that feels right for you.

Common questions about Living Ambitions - 231 Stafford Road

Where is Living Ambitions - 231 Stafford Road located?

Living Ambitions - 231 Stafford Road is a residential care home in Wallington, Sutton, SM6 9BX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Living Ambitions - 231 Stafford Road provide?

Living Ambitions - 231 Stafford Road is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Living Ambitions - 231 Stafford Road's CQC rating?

Living Ambitions - 231 Stafford Road is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 16 February 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Living Ambitions - 231 Stafford Road offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Living Ambitions - 231 Stafford Road offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Living Ambitions Limited - 231 Stafford Road

Phone the home directly, or send an enquiry and we will pass it on.

Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Learning Disability / Autism: Person-centred support that helps people with a learning disability or autism live as independently as possible.
  • Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

More about the care at Living Ambitions Limited - 231 Stafford Road

What each type of care involves, and the questions worth asking when you call or visit.

Older Person Care

Age brings a slow narrowing of what somebody can manage unaided, and personal care, medication and company are where help usually starts. Living Ambitions, 231 Stafford Road is registered for older person care alongside its other registrations. How much choice residents keep over their own day is the most revealing question to ask. Ask how mornings are organised, whether people choose when to rise, and how personal care is kept private. Ask how many staff are awake overnight and how a call bell is answered at three in the morning. Sutton Council usually pays around £850 to £1000 a week, so ask how any difference from the fee is met.

Learning Disability / Autism

Good support for a learning disability looks like ordinary life with the right scaffolding around it. Learning disability and autism are named in the registration at Living Ambitions, 231 Stafford Road. Councils normally commission these placements and review them annually, sometimes with a care and treatment review. Ask who writes the support plan and how cooking, money and travel skills are practised.

Younger Adults

Younger residents need a week that looks like an adult life rather than a timetable of meals. Younger adults are included in what Living Ambitions, 231 Stafford Road is registered to support. Work, college, friendships and getting out all belong in a reasonable plan at that age. Ask who else of a similar age lives there and what they do with their time.

Respite Care

Planned breaks work better than emergency ones, so it helps to book while things are calm. Respite care is part of the registration at Living Ambitions, 231 Stafford Road. Send familiar clothes, medication in its original packaging and a written note of routines. Ask the minimum stay, what it costs, and whether a short stay can lead to a permanent place.

Residential Care

What a residential home actually provides is daily life with support attached, meaning meals, laundry, help with washing and company through the afternoon. Living Ambitions, 231 Stafford Road in Wallington is registered for residential care, and its own text describes getting to know each person's routines and preferences. No registered nurse is based in a residential home, so clinical needs are met by district nurses and GPs rather than on site. Fees in London commonly run from £1150 to £1500 a week, well above most regions. The Care Quality Commission rated the home good after inspecting in February 2024. Ask what the fee includes and how support is reviewed as needs change.

Questions families ask about Living Ambitions Limited - 231 Stafford Road

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Living Ambitions Limited - 231 Stafford Road is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Living Ambitions Limited - 231 Stafford Road is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Living Ambitions Limited - 231 Stafford Road offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Living Ambitions Limited - 231 Stafford Road supports younger adults as well as older people. Source: CQC register

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 16 February 2024
  • Report published: 16 February 2024

Overall: Good

  • Safe: Good
  • Effective: Good
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Good
  • Well-led: Requires Improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

Typical weekly fees in the London

Living Ambitions Limited - 231 Stafford Road has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the London, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the London, not a quote from Living Ambitions Limited - 231 Stafford Road. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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