SENSE - 85 Park Road

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SENSE - 85 Park Road is a residential care home in Accrington, Lancashire (BB5 1ST). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About SENSE - 85 Park Road

85 Park Road is a residential home in Accrington, Lancashire. We support adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, including people who are blind, partially sighted, deaf or hard of hearing. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. We will put our rating up front. The Care Quality Commission last rated us requires improvement overall. We accept the finding rather than arguing with it. An inspection records what was there on the day, and the work of putting it right belongs to us. There is an action plan, the people who commission placements here know where we have reached with it, and any family considering us is welcome to go through the detail with the manager rather than being handed a reassuring sentence. The work itself asks for patience and precision. Where a learning disability sits alongside sight or hearing loss, communication cannot be left to chance. We agree with each person how they prefer to be approached and informed, we say what we are about to do before we do it, and we check we have been understood rather than assuming. Support plans are written so the person has a chance of reading them. Come and visit, ask the hard questions, and talk to the people who live here as well as to us.

Care provided at SENSE - 85 Park Road

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about SENSE - 85 Park Road

Where is SENSE - 85 Park Road located?

SENSE - 85 Park Road is a residential care home in Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1ST. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does SENSE - 85 Park Road provide?

SENSE - 85 Park Road is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is SENSE - 85 Park Road's CQC rating?

SENSE - 85 Park Road is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 21 December 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does SENSE - 85 Park Road offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. SENSE - 85 Park Road offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about SENSE - 85 Park Road

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

No. SENSE - 85 Park Road 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. SENSE - 85 Park Road 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. SENSE - 85 Park Road 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

SENSE - 85 Park Road 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 SENSE - 85 Park Road. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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