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Burrow Down Shortbreaks is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Torquay, Torbay. It is operated by Burrow Down Support Services Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, learning disabilities, physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Burrow Down Shortbreaks provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
Burrow Down Shortbreaks is located in Torquay, within the Torbay local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Address | Lynwood, Jacks Lane, Jacks Lane, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 8QX |
| Phone | 01803 323528 |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 9 January 2026 |
| Provider | Burrow Down Support Services Limited |
Is Burrow Down Shortbreaks registered with the CQC?
Yes. Burrow Down Shortbreaks is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-7733299842
What type of care does Burrow Down Shortbreaks provide?
Burrow Down Shortbreaks provides residential homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, physical disabilities.
How do I contact Burrow Down Shortbreaks?
You can contact Burrow Down Shortbreaks by phone on 01803 323528, or visit them at Lynwood, Jacks Lane, Jacks Lane, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 8QX.
What is Burrow Down Shortbreaks's CQC rating?
Burrow Down Shortbreaks has been rated "Requires Improvement" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-7733299842
What are Burrow Down Shortbreaks's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Burrow Down Shortbreaks's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Torquay?
There are 52 CQC-registered care homes in Torquay. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/torquay.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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