Ebony House
Care home, Waltham Forest, 8 beds
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
Ebony House: inspection record
Rated Good in December 2022.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
Inspected and rated 7 times since 2015. First rated Good in 2015, most recently Good in December 2022.
The latest rating was published about 4 years ago.
How it compares locally
- One of 37 Good care homes in Waltham Forest, out of 40 with a rating.
- About the middle for size in Waltham Forest.
About the service
From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 21 December 2022. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Ebony House is a residential care home providing personal care up to a maximum of 8 people. The service provides support to adults with a learning disability and autism. At the time of our inspection there were 8 people using the service. The home was spread across two houses next door to each other, bedrooms were located on the ground and 1st floor. There was outside space available with a seating area. Both kitchens and shared bathrooms were spacious.
We expect health and social care providers to guarantee people with a learning disability and autistic people respect, equality, dignity, choices and independence and good access to local communities that most people take for granted. 'Right support, right care, right culture' is the guidance CQC follows to make assessments and judgements about services supporting people with a learning disability and autistic people and providers must have regard to it.
What inspectors found
Right Support: The home was suitable for people, people's bedrooms were personalised and people told us they had been able to choose their own decorations, however some areas needed attention, the communal areas had worn or old furniture which needed replacing. The registered manager had an action plan in place to address this area. Staff supported people to make decisions following best practice in decision-making. Staff communicated with people in ways that met their needs. The provider had an effective system in place to ensure people's consent was obtained in line with legislation.
People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice.
Read the full summary
Right Care: Care was person-centred and promoted people's dignity, privacy and human rights. Staff understood how to protect people from poor care and abuse. The service worked well with other agencies to do so. Staff had training on how to recognise and report abuse and they knew how to apply it. People using the service were protected from abuse because staff had a good understanding of safeguarding and how to report concerns. People told us they were safe living at the service. Care records contained risk assessments with clear guidance for staff to follow. Medicines were managed safely, however staff had not recorded reasons for administering 'as and when needed' medicine. The registered manager had put additional checks in place following our inspection. Staff were recruited safely. People had individual activity plans in place that reflected people's interests and preferences.
Right Culture: The ethos, values, attitudes and behaviours of leaders and care staff ensured people using services lead
confident, inclusive and empowered lives. People received good quality care and support because trained staff and specialists could meet their needs and wishes. People's needs had been assessed before using the service. Care plans reflected these assessments. Some relatives told us they were involved in people's care planning and reviews. Staff were competent in their roles as they had the skills, experience and knowledge to provide quality care. Staff understood people's needs and worked well with healthcare professionals. The provider had effective auditing systems in place to monitor the quality of care. The service was well-led because the registered manager was knowledgeable and had good oversight of the service and the needs of people.
Questions to ask when you visit
- The last rating is 4 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Contact and registration details
| Address | 104-106 James Lane, Leyton, London, E10 6HL |
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| Neighbourhood | Leytonstone, Waltham Forest |
| Phone | 020 8257 6887 |
| Website | www.conniferscare.co.uk |
| Registered manager | Karansingh Raghoo |
| Registered with the CQC since | |
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| Inspection reports | 13 inspection reports, latest 21 December 2022 (opens the Care Quality Commission website) The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website. |
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
| Provider | Connifers Care Limited |
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| Ownership type | Organisation |
| Companies House number | 04914850 (opens Companies House) |
Connifers Care Limited runs 10 services in London. 10 are rated Good or Outstanding.
Other services run by Connifers Care Limited
- G Cedar House Care home, EnfieldGood
- G Elm House Care home, EnfieldGood
- G Hawthorn House Care home, HaringeyGood
- G Hazel House Care home, EnfieldGood
- G Maple House Care home, EnfieldGood
- G Oak House Care home, EnfieldGood
Nearest alternatives
- G MIG House Residential Care Homes Care home, 0.3 miles awayGood
- RI St. Michaels Lodge Care home, 0.4 miles awayRequires improvement
- G George Mason Lodge Care home, 0.4 miles awayGood
- G Ashbridge Lodge Residential Care Home Care home, 0.5 miles awayGood
- – Lakeside House Residential Care Home Care home, 0.5 miles awayNo overall rating
Getting help from London Borough of Waltham Forest
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at London Borough of Waltham Forest
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 020 8496 3130. Out of hours and weekends: 020 8496 3000
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: London Borough of Waltham Forest
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Ebony House provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists Ebony House as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does Ebony House have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 8 beds at Ebony House.
- When was Ebony House last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Ebony House was published on 21 December 2022.
- Who runs Ebony House?
- Ebony House is run by Connifers Care Limited. It runs 10 services in London.
- What is Ebony House's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 21 December 2022.