Preston Short Break Services
Residential care home · Preston
50 Larches Avenue, Ashton, Preston, PR2 1LN
Run by Lancashire County Council
- GoodCQC · Nov 2017
- 8.0Our score
- Beds6
- Type of careResidential
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 22 November 2017
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Preston Short Break Services
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-147345114
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Preston Short Break Services
Preston Short Break Services offers residential care without nursing for people with learning disabilities. Its registered scope makes it relevant to adults who need a supported home environment and may benefit from a planned short break.
The service combines accommodation with day-to-day support and a residential setting in Preston. Its care-home registration confirms support for learning disabilities, while the supplied business evidence does not establish further facilities, activities or specific short-stay arrangements. Families and professionals therefore have a clear starting point for considering learning-disability residential support, with the service’s short-break focus reflected in its name.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Preston
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marina View Care HomePreston | 0.5 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Abraham HousePreston | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Knowle Care HomePreston | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Florida HousePreston | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Laurel Villas LimitedPreston | 0.7 miles | Good | 7.4 |
Also run by Lancashire County Council
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Elsie Finney House Home for Older PeoplePreston | Good | 8.0 | |
| Meadowfield House Home for Older PeoplePreston | Good | 8.0 | |
| Milbanke Home for Older PeoplePreston | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Broadfield House Home for Older PeopleLeyland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Chorley & South Ribble Short Break ServicesPreston | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bowgreave Rise Home for Older PeopleGarstang | Good | 8.0 | |
| Grove House Home for Older PeopleChorley | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Thornton House Home for Older PeopleThornton Cleveleys | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short BreakBlackburn | Outstanding | 10.0 | |
| Fylde and Wyre Short Break ServicesFleetwood | Good | 8.0 | |
| Beacon View Home for Older PeopleSkelmersdale | Good | 8.0 | |
| West Lancashire Short Break ServicesSkelmersdale | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Registered learning-disability care
- Residential care without nursing
Suits: Adults with learning disabilities needing residential short-break support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
50 Larches Avenue, Ashton, Preston, PR2 1LN
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Questions families ask
How much does Preston Short Break Services cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Preston Short Break Services 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 Preston Short Break Services 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.