Availl (Norwich)
- Home care
- Dementia care
- Registered since 2016
- Norwich, Norfolk, East of England
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
3 ratings
Its last inspection improved it from Requires improvement to Good.
9 months
since the latest rating was published.
81 of 115
rated home care services in Norfolk are rated Good, like this one.
Availl (Norwich): inspection record
Rated Good in January 2026, up from Requires improvement.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
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What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 29 January 2026 (assessment visit 6 January 2026). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Date of Assessment: 6 January to 15 January 2026. The service is a care at home service providing support to older people/younger adults/some of who maybe living with dementia, nursing needs, mental health conditions, physical disabilities. We completed this assessment remotely, which means we did not physically visit the office location.
- Safe Good
- Effective Good
- Caring Good
- Responsive Good
- Well-led Good
Read the rest of CQC's summary
People, relatives and staff spoke positively about the culture, leadership and quality of support. Care plans sampled evidenced personalised support which was regularly updated.
At our last inspection the provider was in breach of regulation in relation to risk management. We saw during this inspection risks were now clearly identified, including falls, choking, PEG care [ PEG stands for Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy and is used when someone can’t eat or drink safely by mouth, for example because of swallowing problems]. Staff understood how to support people safely, and people told us they felt safe with all carers. People praised staff for maintaining dignity, providing emotional support, and working in ways that promoted independence and choice. Care plans reflected these values, with clear instructions about privacy, communication and personal routines.
Medication was managed safely overall. Medication Administration Records [MAR] audits for two people showed complete and accurate records with prompt reporting of minor errors.
Staff files were well maintained and showed safe recruitment practices and strong training coverage. Staff described leaders as supportive and approachable, and feedback evidenced a positive working environment where safeguarding responsibilities were well understood.
Feedback from people using the service was consistently good. People described staff as “kind”, “respectful”, “lovely”, and “very well trained”. Care plans strongly reflected dignity, choice, involvement, and people’s personal routines.
Governance systems were effective and demonstrated regular auditing of care plans, medication, incidents, feedback and staff files. Staff felt valued, supported and listened to. The management team had established a positive culture where concerns were welcomed, learning was encouraged and staff described leaders as visible and caring.
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Safe
Good
Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm.
At our last inspection we rated this key question requires improvement. At this assessment the rating has changed to good. This meant people were safe and protected from avoidable harm.At our last inspection the provider was in breach of regulation in relation to management of risk. At this inspection the provider had made improvements and was no longer in breach of regulation.
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Effective
Good
Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence.
At our last assessment we rated this key question requires improvement. At this assessment the rating has changed to good. This meant people’s outcomes were consistently good, and people’s feedback confirmed this.
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Caring
Good
Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained the same. This meant people were supported and treated with dignity and respect; and involved as partners in their care.
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Responsive
Good
Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the provider met people’s needs.
At our last inspection this key question was rated requires improvement. During this inspection this has now improved to good. This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery.
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Well-led
Good
Well-led - this means we looked for evidence that leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture.
At our last inspection this key question was rated requires improvement. At this inspection this key question has changed to good. This meant the service was consistently managed and well-led. Leaders and the culture they created promoted high-quality, person-centred care.
Questions to ask the service
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the service did about any points in it.
- Ask how visit times are agreed and who covers when your usual carer is away.
Registration details
- Registered manager
- Katya Genkova
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Domiciliary care service
- Who it supports
- Dementia, Learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder, Mental Health, Older People, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment, Younger Adults
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)2 inspection reports, latest 6 February 2019. Latest assessment published 29 January 2026; the Care Quality Commission's newer assessments are published on its website rather than as reports.
The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Provider
- Radibor Limited
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 08098746 (opens Companies House)
Getting help from Norfolk County Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Norfolk County Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 0344 800 8020, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Norfolk County Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Availl (Norwich) provide nursing care?
- The Care Quality Commission's register does not list nursing care for Availl (Norwich).
- When was Availl (Norwich) last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Availl (Norwich) was published on 29 January 2026.
- Who runs Availl (Norwich)?
- Availl (Norwich) is run by Radibor Limited.
- What is Availl (Norwich)'s CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 29 January 2026.
Contact
- Phone
- 01603 633999
- Address
- The Union Building, 51-59 Rose Lane, Norwich, NR1 1BY Map (opens Google Maps)
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