Clayton Brook House

90 Atlas Street, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5LT

01254875340

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

31 May 2018

Provider

National Autistic Society (The)

Beds

7 beds

About Clayton Brook House

Clayton Brook House is a residential care home in Lancashire, providing care and accommodation, without nursing, for adults with autism. Further details from the CQC's most recent inspection are set out below.

Clayton Brook House accommodates up to seven adults with autism, with six people using the service at the time of inspection. The service provides care and accommodation but does not provide nursing care. It is managed by a registered manager and was developed in line with best practice guidance for supporting people with autism.

During the inspection, staff demonstrated commitment to person-centred care and creating a supportive environment for residents. The home had implemented systems to ensure residents' wellbeing and had established routines that reflected individual needs and preferences. Staff interactions with residents were observed to be respectful and caring, with attention paid to supporting residents' independence and community involvement where possible.

Source: CQC inspection report, 2 August 2018

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 7 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BB5 5LT

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Sensory impairment.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 2 August 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 31 May 2018.

Safe: Requires improvement
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Questions prompted by these ratings

Safe: What changes have been made to medicines, staffing and safeguarding since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Clayton Brook House's CQC record and reports.

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5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Clayton Brook House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Clayton Brook House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Clayton Brook House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

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