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The Westwood
1 Westwood Avenue, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4BZ — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Westwood was rated
Rating published 04/07/2023. Read the full inspection report.
- 3 bedsRegistered capacity
- LancashireCouncil for care funding
- 01254 877755Care home's own number
- GS Social Care Solutions LtdOperator
- 4th November 2021Registered since
- GS Social Care Solutions LtdRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Westwood
The Westwood is a Care Home in Blackburn, Lancashire, offering Residential, Children's Services, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
The Westwood was registered with the Care Quality Commission in November 2021. It is run by GS Social Care Solutions Ltd, a company registered at Companies House (number 05807913). GS Social Care Solutions Ltd runs 4 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments, people with learning disabilities or autism and children and young people up to 18.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Westwood been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Westwood "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published July 2023.
What types of care does The Westwood provide?
The Westwood provides Residential, Children's Services, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does The Westwood have?
The Westwood is registered for 3 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Westwood?
The Westwood is run by GS Social Care Solutions Ltd, a company registered at Companies House (number 05807913). The provider runs 4 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was The Westwood registered with CQC?
The Westwood has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since November 2021. Its provider, GS Social Care Solutions Ltd, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does The Westwood care for?
CQC registers The Westwood to care for younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments, people with learning disabilities or autism and children and young people up to 18.
Does The Westwood provide nursing care?
No. The Westwood 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 The Westwood?
The Westwood 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 The Westwood?
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.