The Bungalow
Residential Care
22 September 2018
Progress Adult Services Limited
3 beds
Rating history
- Jun 2016
- Sept 2018
Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.
Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Costs and who runs this home
Run by Progress Adult Services Limited, which runs 7 care homes in England: 7 rated Good.
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About The Bungalow
The Bungalow is a small residential home in Lostock Hall, Preston, providing care for three residents. It is operated by Progress Adult Services Limited and specialises in supporting younger adults with learning disabilities. The home is situated in a residential area of Lancashire in the North West.
The service was last inspected by the Care Quality Commission on 22 September 2018, when it was rated as Good. As a three-bed facility, the home offers a smaller, more intimate care setting compared to larger residential establishments. The intimate scale of the property may be suitable for individuals who benefit from close-knit environments with consistent staffing relationships.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting The Bungalow, 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 The Bungalow, 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- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 The Bungalow'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.
Location
47 Todd Lane North, Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 5UR
The Bungalow
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 22 September 2018
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