Fylde and Wyre Short Break Services

Larkholme Lane, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 7PN

01253897290

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

28 September 2026

Provider

Lancashire County Council

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

GoodJul 2015
GoodDec 2017
GoodSept 2026

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 Lancashire County Council, which runs 23 care homes in England: 2 rated Outstanding, 17 Good and 4 Requires Improvement.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Fylde and Wyre Short Break Services

Fylde and Wyre Short Break Services is a residential care home located in Lancashire, North West. Its registered care categories include dementia, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and younger adults. The home has 6 beds. CQC records an overall rating of Good, published in September 2026. The home is operated by Lancashire County Council.

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Fylde and Wyre Short Break Services, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Fylde and Wyre Short Break Services, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Fylde and Wyre Short Break Services'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