Ponderosa

Ponderosa is a residential care home in Doncaster, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 5 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by CareTech Community Services, which operates 136 care homes in England. The home has been registered since May 2015.

At its latest inspection, published July 2018, the CQC rated Ponderosa Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Ponderosa has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for Doncaster. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.

There are 80 registered care homes in Doncaster. The nearest to Ponderosa include Oldfield House, Dr Anderson Lodge and The Laurels Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.