Short Break Services

Short Break Services is a residential care home in Preston, Lancashire (PR2 1LN). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Short Break Services

We are a short break home in Preston for adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults. People come to us for planned stays rather than to live permanently, and that shapes everything about how we work. Because our stays are short we have to be good at beginnings. We find out in advance how a person communicates, what their routine is, what they eat, what unsettles them and what settles them again, because a few days gives us no time to learn somebody slowly and guesswork is unfair on everybody. Predictability matters enormously here. Knowing exactly what is happening, who will be on shift and when they are going home is often what makes a stay manageable rather than frightening. So we plan ahead, we explain everything in advance, and we do not rearrange things for our own convenience. The honest test of a short break home is whether people come back willingly. If somebody returns and is pleased to be here, we have done the job, and if they are not we want to know why. Our overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We keep asking guests and their families what would make the next stay better.

Care provided at Short Break Services

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Short Break Services

Where is Short Break Services located?

Short Break Services is a residential care home in Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1LN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Short Break Services provide?

Short Break Services 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 Break Services's CQC rating?

Short Break Services is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 22 November 2017. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Short Break Services offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Short Break Services

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

No. Preston Short Break Services 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. Preston Short Break Services 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. Preston Short Break Services 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

Preston Short Break Services 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 Preston Short Break Services. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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