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West Lancashire Short Break Services is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. It is operated by Lancashire County Council.
The home provides specialist care for learning disabilities, older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, West Lancashire Short Break Services 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 West Lancashire Short Break Services in September 2025 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.
Notably, the home received an Outstanding rating for effectiveness.
West Lancashire Short Break Services is located in Skelmersdale, within the Lancashire local authority area in North West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 7 School Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Last inspection | 4 September 2025 |
| Provider | Lancashire County Council |
Is West Lancashire Short Break Services registered with the CQC?
Yes. West Lancashire Short Break Services 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/1-339944250
What type of care does West Lancashire Short Break Services provide?
West Lancashire Short Break Services provides residential homes, specialising in learning disabilities, caring for adults over 65 yrs, physical disabilities.
What is West Lancashire Short Break Services's CQC rating?
West Lancashire Short Break Services 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/1-339944250
What are West Lancashire Short Break Services's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. West Lancashire Short Break Services's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Outstanding, Caring: Good, Responsive: Outstanding, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Skelmersdale?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in Skelmersdale. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/skelmersdale.
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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