The Tobias Centre

The Tobias Centre is a residential care home in Torquay, Torbay (TQ1 4NW). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About The Tobias Centre

The Tobias Centre is a residential care home in Torquay in Torbay. We support adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults and younger adults, and we offer respite stays for people who usually live elsewhere. We run this as a home that people live in rather than a service they receive. Rooms belong to the people in them and get arranged accordingly. The weekly shop is decided by the people who will eat it. Weekend plans are made by whoever is going. We ask instead of assuming, and being told no is a perfectly acceptable answer. Much of what we do is about widening what is possible rather than occupying time. Cooking something you actually want to eat. Getting confident with money. Managing a journey into town alone. Keeping a course, a job or a friendship going. Some of it comes together quickly, some takes years and some never quite happens, and we do not treat the last of those as failure so long as the opportunity was genuinely there and nobody was pushed. Understanding how each person communicates is the other half of the job, particularly where speech is not the main route. We learn each person's way properly, write it down so new staff respond identically, and keep checking we have understood. Torquay gives people the sea, the shops and plenty of reason to get out, and we use all of it. The Care Quality Commission rated us good at our last inspection, and we keep asking what should be different.

Care provided at The Tobias Centre

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about The Tobias Centre

Where is The Tobias Centre located?

The Tobias Centre is a residential care home in Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 4NW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Tobias Centre provide?

The Tobias Centre is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is The Tobias Centre's CQC rating?

The Tobias Centre is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 17 August 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Tobias Centre offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. The Tobias Centre offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about The Tobias Centre

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

No. The Tobias Centre 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. The Tobias Centre 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. The Tobias Centre 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?

Yes. Yes. The Tobias Centre supports younger adults as well as older people.

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

The Tobias Centre 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.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from The Tobias Centre. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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