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West Lancashire Short Break Services
7 School Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EH — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How West Lancashire Short Break Services was rated
Rating published 04/09/2025. Read the full inspection report.
- 6 bedsRegistered capacity
- LancashireCouncil for care funding
- Lancashire County CouncilOperator
- 6th January 2012Registered since
- Lancashire County CouncilRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at West Lancashire Short Break Services
West Lancashire Short Break Services is a Care Home in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, offering Residential, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
West Lancashire Short Break Services was registered with the Care Quality Commission in January 2012. 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, 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 West Lancashire Short Break Services been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated West Lancashire Short Break Services "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published September 2025.
What types of care does West Lancashire Short Break Services provide?
West Lancashire Short Break Services provides Residential, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does West Lancashire Short Break Services have?
West Lancashire Short Break Services is registered for 6 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs West Lancashire Short Break Services?
West Lancashire Short Break Services is run by Lancashire County Council. The provider runs 23 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was West Lancashire Short Break Services registered with CQC?
West Lancashire Short Break Services has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since January 2012. Its provider, Lancashire County Council, has held CQC registration since February 2011.
Who does West Lancashire Short Break Services care for?
CQC registers West Lancashire Short Break Services to care for older people, people with physical disabilities and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does West Lancashire Short Break Services provide nursing care?
No. West Lancashire Short Break Services 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 West Lancashire Short Break Services?
West Lancashire Short Break Services 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 West Lancashire Short Break Services?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Skelmersdale, 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.