Lakenheath

18 & 20 Lakenheath Crescent, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3UE

01925939926

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

18 November 2021

Provider

Bright Futures Care Limited

Beds

4 beds

Rating history

GoodJan 2022

First inspected by CQC in 2022, rated Good.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Bright Futures Care Limited, which runs 21 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding, 7 Good and 13 not yet rated.

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 Lakenheath

Lakenheath is a residential care home in Warrington, providing accommodation and personal care for adults with autism and learning disabilities. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

This care home provides accommodation and personal care for adults with autism and learning disabilities, housed across two semi-detached properties in Warrington. At the time of inspection, four people were living in the service, which has capacity for up to four residents.

People at the home were treated with respect and dignity by staff members. Residents demonstrated they were comfortable and enjoyed interacting with their carers, showing genuine affection for the people supporting them. Staff took creative approaches to involving people in decisions, promoting their independence and ensuring they could relax and choose how they spent their time at home.

Source: CQC inspection report, 15 January 2022

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: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WA5 3UE

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 15 January 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 18 November 2021.

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

Read Lakenheath's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Lakenheath, 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 Lakenheath, 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 Lakenheath'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