No. 18
No. 18 is a residential care home in Launceston, Cornwall (PL15 7PR). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About No. 18
Our home at No 18 in Launceston is a small residential care home supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic people. Respite stays are available too, giving families a planned break in the knowledge that the person they care for is settled. Being small is deliberate rather than a limitation. Being properly known by the people who support you changes every hour of the day, and that is far easier in a house than in a large setting. The staff team stays consistent, the shape of the week holds, changes are explained before they happen, and we pay attention to noise, light and the sensory details that decide whether somebody can settle. Support covers personal care, medication, meals, money and the practical business of running a home. Wherever we can we do things alongside people rather than for them, and we are patient about it. A task done slowly by the person themselves is a better outcome than the same task done quickly by us. We are also interested in what people actually want from life. Work, college, hobbies, seeing family, getting out to places that matter to them. Our job is to make those things happen rather than to fill the day with activities chosen on somebody's behalf. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families, social workers and anyone considering the house for somebody they support are welcome to visit and ask us anything at all.
Care provided at No. 18
- Learning disability and autism support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 8 April 2024
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about No. 18
Where is No. 18 located?
No. 18 is a residential care home in Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7PR. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does No. 18 provide?
No. 18 is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is No. 18's CQC rating?
No. 18 is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 8 April 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does No. 18 offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. No. 18 offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about No. 18
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. No. 18 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.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. No. 18 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.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. No. 18 offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
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.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.
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.
Typical weekly fees in the South West
No. 18 has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from No. 18. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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