Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break
- Care home
- 8 beds
- No nursing
- Registered since 2022
- Great Harwood, Lancashire, North West
Outstanding
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
1 rating
Only one rating on record, so there is no trend to show yet.
20 months
since the latest rating was published.
14 of 381
rated care homes in Lancashire are rated Outstanding, like this one.
Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break: inspection record
Rated Outstanding in February 2025.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
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What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 20 February 2025 (assessment visit 10 December 2024). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Date of assessment: 11 to 20 December 2024. The service provide short breaks to adults living with physical disabilities, learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder. We assessed the service against ‘Right support, right care, right culture’. This guidance supported judgements about whether the provider guaranteed people with a learning disability and autistic people respect, equality, dignity, choice, independence and access to local communities that most people take for granted. This was the service’s first assessment. Incidents were learnt from, and safeguarding processes were effective. Staff supported people with transitions to ensure continuity of care. Risks were well managed, and the environment was designed to support the delivery of safe care. Staff were recruited safely and trained to meet various health and care needs. The service was clean, and medicines were managed safely. People’s needs were reviewed regularly, and the service provided care in line with evidence based good practice. Excellent communication and partnership working between the service and others contributed to positive outcomes. Staff considered people’s wishes when decisions were made and sought consent. Staff treated people with kindness and compassion, and elements of the environment promoted people’s dignity. People were treated as individuals and supported to access the local community. Staff knew people well and responded quickly to minimise distress. People received person-centred care. Accessible information standards were considered when providing information and the service actively sought feedback. Reasonable adjustments were made to improve accessibility, and people were supported to develop skills and plan for the future. Staff and leaders had a shared vision and managers led by example. The service worked effectively with others to continuously improve standards. Systems were in place to manage performance, and support staff member’s rights and wellbeing.
- Safe Outstanding
- Effective Outstanding
- Caring Outstanding
- Responsive Outstanding
- Well-led Outstanding
Read the rest of CQC's summary
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Safe
Outstanding
Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm. This is the first assessment for this service. This key question has been rated outstanding. This meant people were protected by a strong and distinctive approach to keeping people safe, including positive risk-taking to maximise their control over their lives. People were fully involved, and the provider was open and transparent when things went wrong.
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Effective
Outstanding
Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence. This is the first assessment for this service. This key question has been rated outstanding. This meant people’s outcomes were consistently better than expected compared to similar services. Feedback described it as exceptional and distinctive.
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Caring
Outstanding
Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect. This is the first assessment for this service. This key question has been rated outstanding. This meant people were truly respected and valued as individuals; and empowered as partners in their care in an exceptional service.
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Responsive
Outstanding
Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the provider met people’s needs. This is the first assessment for this service. This key question has been rated outstanding. This meant services were tailored to meet the needs of individuals and delivered to ensure flexibility, choice and continuity of care.
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Well-led
Outstanding
Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture. This is the first assessment for this service. This key question has been rated outstanding. This meant service leadership was exceptional and distinctive. Leaders and the culture they created drove and improved high-quality, person-centred care.
Questions to ask when you visit
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Registration details
- Registered manager
- Reine Swindlehurst
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service without nursing
- Who it supports
- Learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder, Older People, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Provider
- Lancashire County CouncilBrand: Lancashire County Council
- Ownership type
- Organisation
Lancashire County Council runs 32 services, all in the North West. 27 are rated Good or Outstanding and 5 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
Other services run by Lancashire County Council
- O Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service Outstanding. Care home, Lancashire
- G Beacon View Home for Older People Good. Care home, Lancashire
- G Bowgreave Rise Home for Older People Good. Care home, Lancashire
- G Broadfield House Home for Older People Good. Care home, Lancashire
Getting help from Lancashire County Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Lancashire County Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 0300 123 6720. Out-of-hours emergencies: 0300 123 6722
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Lancashire County Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 8 beds at Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break.
- When was Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break was published on 20 February 2025.
- Who runs Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break?
- Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break is run by Lancashire County Council. It runs 32 services, all in the North West.
- What is Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Outstanding, published on 20 February 2025.
Contact
- Address
- Blackburn Old Road,, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7UW Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
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