Short Breaks

Short Breaks is a residential care home in Macclesfield, Cheshire East (SK11 8SW). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Short Breaks

Here at Cheshire East Short Breaks, we provide residential care for people with learning disabilities and autism in the heart of Macclesfield. We specialise in short break and respite care, offering individuals and their families a chance to take a well earned rest while knowing their loved one is somewhere safe, comfortable and genuinely welcoming. We understand that choosing a short break placement is a big decision. Families often tell us that handing over care, even temporarily, can feel daunting. That is why we put so much thought into how we welcome each person who comes through our doors. We take time to get to know individuals before they arrive, understanding their routines, preferences and communication needs, so that from day one they feel at ease rather than unsettled. Our team works hard to make every stay feel as homely and enjoyable as possible. Whether someone is with us for a weekend or a longer period, we want their time here to be positive and meaningful, not simply a placeholder until they return home. We plan activities and experiences around the interests of the people staying with us, and we stay in close contact with families throughout so everyone feels informed and reassured. We are proud that our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection rated us as Good, which reflects the effort our whole team puts in day to day. We do not take that rating for granted and we continue to look at how we can improve and grow. We are based in Macclesfield and are part of the wider Cheshire East community. If you would like to find out whether we might be the right fit for your family member, please do get in touch. We are always happy to have an honest conversation and show you around.

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Common questions about Short Breaks

Where is Short Breaks located?

Short Breaks is a residential care home in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8SW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Short Breaks provide?

Short Breaks is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Short Breaks's CQC rating?

Short Breaks is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 5 January 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Short Breaks offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Short Breaks offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Short Breaks

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Cheshire East Short Breaks is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Cheshire East Short Breaks is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Cheshire East Short Breaks offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the North West

Cheshire East Short Breaks has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Cheshire East Short Breaks. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

More about the care at Short Breaks

Respite Care at Short Breaks

Booking a break early is the practical lesson most families learn, because rooms go quickly and a minimum stay of a week or two is common. Cheshire East Short Breaks is registered to provide respite care. Pack clothes for the full stay, toiletries, medicines in their dispensed boxes and something familiar from home. A planned stay is also a fair test of whether a longer arrangement would work.

Residential Care at Short Breaks

A permanent residential placement provides a bedroom, meals, laundry and help with personal care, all without a nurse on the staff. Cheshire East Short Breaks in Macclesfield is registered for residential care. Health needs are covered by GPs and district nurses visiting from the community, as they would at any private address. Weekly fees across the North West commonly fall between £800 and £1050, while Cheshire East Council usually pays £650 to £800 for placements it funds. The good rating on record follows an inspection in January 2019, far enough back that a visit now carries more weight. Ask how the week is organised and what the home does if someone's needs outgrow residential care.

Learning Disability and Autism at Short Breaks

Whether a placement suits an autistic adult usually hinges on detail: how predictable the day is, how much noise there is, and whether staff let people finish things themselves. Cheshire East Short Breaks is registered for learning disability and autism. Councils fund most placements of this kind against a support plan with reviews, so ask who attends and how communication needs are written down.

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