Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service
Residential care home · Morecambe
Thorpe Avenue, Torrisholme, Morecambe, LA4 6NG
Run by Lancashire County Council
- OutstandingCQC · Nov 2018
- 9.6Our score
- Beds6
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01524 581282
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 21 November 2018
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveOutstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- Well-ledOutstanding
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Outstanding
- Register number
- 1-147345069
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service
Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service provides respite accommodation for young adults with learning disabilities, giving families and carers a planned break while the person staying receives residential support. It is suited to temporary care arrangements rather than a permanent move.
The service is registered as a care home without nursing and focuses on short stays for people whose needs fall within learning disability support. This makes it relevant when a family needs time away, a carer needs rest or a young adult benefits from a supported change of setting. The service offers a residential base during the agreed break, with care centred on the individual’s stay.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Morecambe
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Morecambe HouseMorecambe | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Barden HouseMorecambe | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Rushley House Retirement HomeMorecambe | 0.2 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Grey GablesMorecambe | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bare Hall Residential Care HomeMorecambe | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Lancashire County Council
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhill House Home for Older PeopleMorecambe | Good | 8.0 | |
| Dolphinlee House Home for Older PeopleLancaster | Good | 7.4 | |
| Bowgreave Rise Home for Older PeopleGarstang | Good | 8.0 | |
| Fylde and Wyre Short Break ServicesFleetwood | Good | 8.0 | |
| Thornton House Home for Older PeopleThornton Cleveleys | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Meadowfield House Home for Older PeoplePreston | Good | 8.0 | |
| Milbanke Home for Older PeoplePreston | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Lady Elsie Finney House Home for Older PeoplePreston | Good | 8.0 | |
| Preston Short Break ServicesPreston | Good | 8.0 | |
| Castleford Home for Older PeopleClitheroe | Good | 8.0 | |
| Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short BreakBlackburn | Outstanding | 10.0 | |
| Broadfield House Home for Older PeopleLeyland | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Short breaks for families
- Residential respite setting
Ask about
- The service is registered as a care home without nursing.
Suits: Young adults with learning disabilities needing respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Thorpe Avenue, Torrisholme, Morecambe, LA4 6NG
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Questions families ask
How much does Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service for its weekly fee. As a guide, Lancashire council paid on average £925 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service whether it takes residents funded by Lancashire council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.