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The SpinneyLancashire
Rated:GoodResidential

The Spinney

The Spinney, Gough Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6AQ
01772629131
Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

30 November 2019

Provider

Progress Adult Services Limited

Beds

3 beds

Rating history

  1. GoodNov 2014
  2. GoodMar 2017
  3. GoodNov 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2014.

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.

  • 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 The Spinney

The Spinney is a small residential care home located in Bamber Bridge, near Preston in Lancashire. It provides care for three residents and specialises in supporting younger adults with learning disabilities. The home is operated by Progress Adult Services Limited and holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in November 2019.

As a small-scale service, it offers a more intimate setting compared to larger care facilities. The home's focus on younger adults with learning disabilities means its approach and environment are tailored to this specific group's needs and preferences. Being situated in the Bamber Bridge area provides access to local Preston amenities while maintaining a residential neighbourhood setting.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Spinney, consider asking...

  1. 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
  2. 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
  3. 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
  4. 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
  5. 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit The Spinney, look out for...

  1. 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
  2. 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
  3. 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
  4. 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
  5. 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund The Spinney'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

The Spinney, Gough Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6AQ

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The Spinney

CQC overall rating

Good

CQC rating published: 30 November 2019

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