Short Break Respite Unit

7a Finborough Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1PN

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

31 October 2018

Provider

Leading Lives Limited

Beds

5 beds

About Short Break Respite Unit

Short Break Respite Unit is a residential care service in Suffolk offering planned and urgent respite stays for people with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder. The most recent CQC findings for the service are set out below.

The Short Break Respite Unit provides accommodation and care on a planned or urgent basis for people with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder. The service offers overnight stays and longer periods for up to four people at a time. At the time of inspection, four people were using the service.

The inspection found that the service continues to provide good quality care, with no evidence of serious risks or concerns identified during the inspection and ongoing monitoring activities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 14 December 2018

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger 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; Supported living service
Registered capacity: 5 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · IP14 1PN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Caring for children; Learning disabilities.

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 14 December 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 31 October 2018.

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

Read Short Break Respite Unit'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 Short Break Respite Unit, 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 Short Break Respite Unit, 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 Short Break Respite Unit'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