Leyton House
Care home, Waltham Forest, 17 beds
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
Leyton House: inspection record
Rated Good in April 2023, up from Requires improvement.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
Inspected and rated 3 times since 2016. Rated Good in 2016, then Requires improvement in 2018, then Good in April 2023.
Its last inspection improved it from Requires improvement to Good. 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 13 April 2023. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Leyton House is a residential care home providing regulated activity personal care to up to 15 people. The service provides support to people with mental health issues. At the time of our inspection there were 14 people using the service. The home is divided into 3 adjoining buildings with separate facilities for each one.
What inspectors found
People said they felt safe living at the service, the provider had systems in place to protect people from harm. Care plans and risk assessments were in place in good detail for staff to ensure people were safe. People's medicines were managed safely. Staff were recruited using safe recruitment practices. The provider had an effective system in place to reduce the spread of infection. Relatives told us they can visit the home any time they would like to. The provider has a system in place to review incidents to learn from them and improve the service as a result.
People had care plans in place outlining their support needs in detail. Staff were trained in relevant subjects for their role. People were supported to eat and drink healthy meals. People had access to a wide range of health care professionals. The home meets people's needs.
Read the full summary
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.
Staff were caring and kind. People told us staff were very helpful. Staff respected peoples privacy and dignity. Staff promoted people's independence. People were supported to express their views and staff listened to them and acted on any concerns raised.
People received person centred care, staff know people's likes and preferences. People were supported to maintain relationships with family and friends. The service arranged activities for people both indoors and in the community. The provider has a clear complaints procedure in place.
The management team show good leadership, staff, people and relatives spoke positively of the staff and managers. People and relatives were able to give feedback on the service. Quality of care checks were carried out in the service by the provider. The provider worked with other agencies such as the multi- disciplinary teams.
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 | 117 High Road Leyton, London, E15 2DE |
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| Neighbourhood | Leytonstone, Waltham Forest |
| Phone | 020 3859 7352 |
| Website | www.lhccgroup.co.uk |
| Registered manager | Sajin Salim |
| Registered with the CQC since | |
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| Inspection reports | 5 inspection reports, latest 13 April 2023 (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 | Leyton House Community Care Ltd |
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| Ownership type | Organisation |
| Companies House number | 04199578 (opens Companies House) |
Nearest alternatives
- G Jooma Care Homes Limited - 136 Langthorne Road Care home, 0.3 miles awayGood
- G Abba Residential Home Care home, 0.5 miles awayGood
- G Salisbury Road Care home, 0.5 miles awayGood
- G St Catherine Rest Home Care home, 0.6 miles awayGood
- RI Ashville House Care home, 0.7 miles awayRequires improvement
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 Leyton House provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists Leyton House as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does Leyton House have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 17 beds at Leyton House.
- When was Leyton House last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Leyton House was published on 13 April 2023.
- Who runs Leyton House?
- Leyton House is run by Leyton House Community Care Ltd.
- What is Leyton House's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 13 April 2023.