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The Westwood is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Blackburn, Lancashire. It is operated by GS Social Care Solutions Ltd.
The home provides specialist care for children and young people, 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, The Westwood 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.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected The Westwood in July 2023 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
The Westwood is located in Blackburn, within the Lancashire local authority area in North West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 1 Westwood Avenue, Rishton, Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4BZ |
| Phone | 01254 877755 |
| Website | www.gs-socialcare.co.uk |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Last inspection | 4 July 2023 |
| Provider | GS Social Care Solutions Ltd |
Is The Westwood registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Westwood 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/1-11908508616
What type of care does The Westwood provide?
The Westwood provides residential homes, specialising in caring for children (0 - 18yrs), sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities.
How do I contact The Westwood?
You can contact The Westwood by phone on 01254 877755, or visit them at 1 Westwood Avenue, Rishton, Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4BZ.
What is The Westwood's CQC rating?
The Westwood has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-11908508616
What are The Westwood's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Westwood's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Blackburn?
There are 50 CQC-registered care homes in Blackburn. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/blackburn.
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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