Live-in care
Long-term 24-hour support
- A carer lives in the home to provide round-the-clock support
- Suitable for people living with conditions like dementia, reduced mobility, etc.
- For long-term care needs
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Our House
Operated by Promoting Active Support Limited · 8 beds
Our House is a small care home situated in Launceston housing a maximum of eight individuals. The care home accepts adults with mental health conditions. Our House also accepts individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia and learning disabilities.
South Petherwin, Launceston, PL15 7LQ, Launceston, PL15 7LQ
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Is a care home really the right choice?
Many families explore care homes first - but home-based personal care is often a better fit for wellbeing, continuity, and independence.
Care at home with Elder
OFTEN PREFERRED- Your loved one stays in a familiar, comfortable environment
- One-to-one dedicated support - not shared across residents
- You choose the carer and set the routines
- Greater flexibility around schedules, preferences, and family visits
- Continuity of the same carer builds genuine trust and rapport
- Often more cost-effective than residential care
- Supports independence and dignity for longer
Residential care home
MAY SUIT SOME NEEDS- Suitable where 24-hour supervised nursing care is required
- Staff rotate - your loved one may see different faces daily
- Less personal control over routines, mealtimes, and daily life
- Can be significantly more expensive for personal care needs
- Adjustment to a new environment can be distressing
- Family visits may be restricted or scheduled
- Not always necessary for personal care needs alone
Our care services
- A carer moves in for a few days to provide round-the-clock support
- Suitable to cover for a main caregiver or for a temporary increase in care needs
- Minimum duration of 3 days
- Book as many hours as you need for help in the comfort of your home
- Support with everyday tasks like grooming, walks, cooking, etc.
- From as little as 1 hour per week
Respite care
Temporary 24-hour support
Visiting care
Flexible home visits
About Our House
Our House is a small care home situated in Launceston housing a maximum of eight individuals. The care home accepts adults with mental health conditions. Our House also accepts individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia and learning disabilities.
The care home has been operating since February 2015. In April 2020, the CQC rewarded the residency with an overall rating of good.
The residency is operated by Promoting Active Support Limited. This is the only care home operated by this group in England.
For more information about Our House, please call 01566786736.
Registration summary
Registration date: 6 February 2015
Last CQC inspection: 19 February 2020
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CQC rating for Our House
CQC rating: GoodRatings are provided by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and reflect the most recent report for this care home, which was published on 19 February 2020.
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Safe
Good
People are protected from abuse and avoidable harm
Effective
Good
People's care, treatment and support achieves good outcomes
Caring
Good
Staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect
Responsive
Good
Services are organised to meet people's needs
Well-led
Good
Leadership, management and governance of the organisation assures delivery of high-quality care
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