Beacon View Home for Older People

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Beacon View is a residential care home in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, for older people who need daily support that can no longer be managed at home. We also support adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and younger adults, and we offer respite stays for those needing a shorter period of care.

Our residents include people living with dementia, and for them we work at their pace and in their world rather than insisting on ours. Familiar routines, familiar staff and a calm setting do more good than correction, and knowing who somebody has always been is usually the key to reaching them on a difficult day.

Help with washing, dressing, medication, mobility and meals is available whenever it is wanted, and offered rather than imposed. Whatever a person can still do for themselves, they should, and our job is to keep that possible for as long as we can rather than quietly taking it over. People keep their own belongings and routines and decide how they spend their time.

Families are part of how this house works. Visitors come at times that suit them, we keep relatives informed rather than waiting to be asked, and we are straightforward when something has gone wrong as well as when things have gone well.

Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good.

If you are looking at residential care in this part of Lancashire, please arrange to visit and meet the people who live here.

Common questions about Beacon View Home for Older People

Where is Beacon View Home for Older People located?

Beacon View Home for Older People is a residential care home in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8PW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Beacon View Home for Older People provide?

Beacon View Home for Older People is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Beacon View Home for Older People's CQC rating?

Beacon View Home for Older People is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 23 March 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Beacon View Home for Older People provide dementia care?

Yes. Beacon View Home for Older People supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Beacon View Home for Older People offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Beacon View Home for Older People offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Beacon View Home for Older People

Phone the home directly, or send an enquiry and we will pass it on.

Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
  • Learning Disability / Autism: Person-centred support that helps people with a learning disability or autism live as independently as possible.
  • Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about Beacon View Home for Older People

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

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

Yes. Beacon View Home for Older People is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Beacon View Home for Older People 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. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Beacon View Home for Older People offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Beacon View Home for Older People supports younger adults as well as older people. Source: CQC register

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.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 23 March 2019
  • Report published: 23 March 2019

Overall: Good

  • Safe: Good
  • Effective: Good
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Good
  • Well-led: Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

Typical weekly fees in the North West

Beacon View Home for Older People 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 Beacon View Home for Older People. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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