The Westwood

1 Westwood Avenue, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4BZ

01254877755

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

8 June 2023

Provider

GS Social Care Solutions Ltd

Beds

3 beds

Rating history

GoodJul 2023

First inspected by CQC in 2023, 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 GS Social Care Solutions Ltd, which runs 4 care homes in England: 3 rated Good and 1 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 The Westwood

The Westwood is a residential care home in Lancashire, providing care for people with learning disabilities and autistic people. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

The Westwood is a residential care home supporting up to 3 people with learning disabilities and/or autistic people. Staff provide person-centred care that respects individuals' dignity and independence, engaging people in expressing their views and placing them at the heart of decision-making. Staff understand each person's needs well and support them to achieve meaningful outcomes through activities tailored to their individual preferences.

Relatives praised the staff approach as "Brilliant," highlighting how staff respect people as individuals while promoting privacy and independence. The service operates policies and systems that support people to have maximum choice and control over their lives, with staff supporting them in the least restrictive way possible. People are supported to engage in activities that are meaningful to them, with staff understanding how to support individual wellbeing.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 July 2023

Specialist Care

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

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 3 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BB1 4BZ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Caring for children; Learning disabilities; Physical 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 4 July 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 8 June 2023.

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

Read The Westwood'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 The Westwood, 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 Westwood, 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 Westwood'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