Short Break Service

144 Wythenshawe Road, Manchester, Lancashire, M23 0PF

01619020951

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

8 October 2020

Provider

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Beds

3 beds

Rating history

Requires ImprovementAug 2019
GoodDec 2020

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2020.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, which runs 4 care homes in England: 1 rated Good and 3 not yet rated.

Average care home fees in the North West: £882 a week for residential care and £1,196 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

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 Short Break Service

Short Break Service is a residential home in Manchester offering respite care for adults with complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

This short break service provides planned and unplanned respite care for up to three adults with complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities. At inspection, two people were using the service. The service demonstrated a person-centred approach that maximised choice, control and independence while promoting dignity and privacy.

Staff supported people in the least restrictive way possible, and the ethos and values of leaders and care staff ensured people led confident, inclusive and empowered lives. Safety and risk management practices were embedded into everyday practice, and infection prevention and control measures were operated effectively.

Source: CQC inspection report, 30 December 2020

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing; Community based services for people with a learning disability
Registered capacity: 3 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · M23 0PF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; 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 30 December 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 8 October 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 15 August 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 15 August 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Short Break Service'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 Service, 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 Service, 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 Service'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