Requires Improvement CQC Overall Rating · Inspected Jan 2026 · View CQC report →
Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-led
Good

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 RatingRequires Improvement
AddressLynwood, Jacks Lane, Jacks Lane, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 8QX
Phone01803 323528
Local authorityTorbay
RegionSouth West
Last inspection9 January 2026
ProviderBurrow Down Support Services Limited
Residential homes
Specialisms
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Frequently asked questions

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.

About this type of care

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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