Fosse Bank House

1-6 Fosse Bank Court, Fosse Close, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3UB

01254265057

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

23 January 2018

Provider

Achieve Together Limited

Beds

8 beds

Rating history

GoodJun 2015
GoodJan 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Achieve Together Limited, which runs 145 care homes in England: 8 rated Outstanding, 109 Good, 26 Requires Improvement, 1 Inadequate and 1 not yet rated.

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About Fosse Bank House

Located in Blackburn, Lancashire, this small residential home accommodates eight residents and is run by Achieve Together Limited. It provides specialist support for younger adults with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The home received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in January 2018.

Its modest size allows for personalised care within a community setting in the North West. The home's focus on supporting people with complex, multiple needs reflects its commitment to enabling residents across a range of health and support requirements.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Fosse Bank 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 Fosse Bank 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Fosse Bank 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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees