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Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Morecambe, Lancashire. It is operated by Lancashire County Council.
Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service specialises in learning disabilities care.
As a residential care home, Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service 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.
Following an inspection in November 2018, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service as Outstanding — the highest possible rating, awarded to a small proportion of care services in England. This reflects exceptional care practices across all five inspection domains.
Notably, the home received an Outstanding rating for care quality, and an Outstanding rating for effectiveness, and Outstanding leadership.
Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service is located in Morecambe, within the Lancashire local authority area in North West.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | Thorpe Avenue, Torrisholme, Torrisholme, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6NG |
| Phone | 01524 581282 |
| Website | www.lancashire.gov.uk |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Last inspection | 21 November 2018 |
| Provider | Lancashire County Council |
Is Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service registered with the CQC?
Yes. Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service 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/1-147345069
What type of care does Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service provide?
Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service provides residential homes, specialising in learning disabilities.
How do I contact Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service?
You can contact Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service by phone on 01524 581282, or visit them at Thorpe Avenue, Torrisholme, Torrisholme, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6NG.
What is Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service's CQC rating?
Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service has been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This is the highest rating awarded by the CQC. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-147345069
What are Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Outstanding, Caring: Outstanding, Responsive: Outstanding, Well-led: Outstanding.
How many care homes are in Morecambe?
There are 35 CQC-registered care homes in Morecambe. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/morecambe.
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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