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Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break
Blackburn Old Road, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7UW — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break was rated
Rating published 20/02/2025. Read the full inspection report.
- 8 bedsRegistered capacity
- LancashireCouncil for care funding
- Lancashire County CouncilOperator
- 4th August 2022Registered since
- Lancashire County CouncilRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break
Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break is a Care Home in Blackburn, Lancashire, offering Residential, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break was registered with the Care Quality Commission in August 2022. It is run by Lancashire County Council. Lancashire County Council runs 23 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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Support for
Disability support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break "Outstanding" overall, in its most recent report, published February 2025.
What types of care does Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break provide?
Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break provides Residential, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break have?
Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break is registered for 8 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break?
Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break is run by Lancashire County Council. The provider runs 23 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break registered with CQC?
Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since August 2022. Its provider, Lancashire County Council, has held CQC registration since February 2011.
Who does Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break care for?
CQC registers Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break provide nursing care?
No. Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break?
Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break is in the Lancashire council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Blackburn, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.