The Westwood
Residential care home · Blackburn
1 Westwood Avenue, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4BZ
Run by GS Social Care Solutions Ltd
- GoodCQC · Jul 2023
- 8.0Our score
- Beds3
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01254 877755
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 4 July 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Westwood
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-11908508616
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Westwood
Specialist residential care at The Westwood supports children and adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and complex health needs. The home operates without nursing and is registered to care for younger adults and children as well as people with profound and multiple needs.
Support can include residential placements, outreach care, family support and short-term crisis intervention. GS Social Care also develops longer-term packages around behavioural, communication and sensory needs, working with families on routine, structure and practical strategies. Its wider team includes nurses, a social worker and speech and language professionals, while healthcare assistants can support children with complex care packages at home. Short-term crisis intervention can help prevent a home breakdown.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Blackburn
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockmount NorthwestBlackburn | 0.1 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Bilberry LodgeBlackburn | 0.1 miles | |||
| Holly HouseBlackburn | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Central @ GSBlackburn | 0.1 miles | |||
| SherwoodBlackburn | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by GS Social Care Solutions Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Central @ GSBlackburn | |||
| The SpringfieldBlackburn | Good | 8.0 | |
| The BungalowAccrington | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Support across home and community settings
- Communication-focused care
- Short-term crisis intervention
Suits: Families seeking specialist disability support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
1 Westwood Avenue, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4BZ
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Questions families ask
What services does GS Social Care provide?
They provide residential placements, crisis care, outreach care and family support for children, young people and their families, as well as training through their academy.
When was GS Social Care founded?
GS Social Care Solutions was founded in 2006 by Dorothy Gould, Glyn Gould, Ashleigh Rushton and Faye Mellor.
How much does The Westwood cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Westwood for its weekly fee. As a guide, Lancashire council paid on average £1,864 a week for a residential care place for adults aged 18 to 64 in 2024-2025, against £1,883 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.