Fylde & Wyre Short Break Services
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds6
- SpecialismsCaring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Learning disabilities, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2017-12-19
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe the staff here as both professional and friendly. There's a sense that the team understands the importance of making short stays as comfortable as possible.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth70
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness60
- Activities & engagement85
- Food quality55
- Healthcare62
- Management & leadership68
- Resident happiness75
What inspectors found
Inspected 2017-12-19
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the November 2017 inspection. This covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and how well staff understand the needs of people with dementia, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities. The published summary does not describe specific training programmes, care plan formats, or GP access arrangements. The home supports several specialist groups, which requires a broad range of staff competence. No detail is available on food quality or dietary management.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the November 2017 inspection. Inspectors are required to observe actual staff interactions, listen to resident and family feedback, and review records before awarding this rating. No specific observations, quotes from residents, or family feedback are reproduced in the published summary. The home supports people under 65 with a range of conditions including dementia, learning disabilities, and sensory impairment, which places particular demands on staff communication skills.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Outstanding at the November 2017 inspection, making this the home's standout strength. An Outstanding rating requires strong, specific evidence that care is tailored to individual needs, that activities are meaningful rather than generic, and that the home responds effectively when things need to change. The published summary does not reproduce the specific examples inspectors used to justify this rating, but the rating itself is not awarded lightly. This is the only inspection this home has published.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the November 2017 inspection. A named registered manager and a nominated individual from Lancashire County Council were both identified in the registration records. Good Practice research consistently finds that leadership stability is one of the strongest predictors of sustained care quality. The published summary contains no specific detail about management visibility, staff culture, governance systems, or how complaints are handled. This is the only inspection on record, now more than seven years ago.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
This specialist service supports people with sensory impairments, physical disabilities and learning disabilities. They also care for younger adults under 65 and provide dementia support. The service includes dementia within its specialisms, supporting families who need respite while caring for someone living with dementia. As a short break service, they offer temporary stays rather than permanent residence. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
This home scored well on activities and resident happiness, reflecting its Outstanding rating for responsiveness, but many themes score in the middle range because the inspection report contains limited specific detail and the findings are now over seven years old.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe the staff here as both professional and friendly. There's a sense that the team understands the importance of making short stays as comfortable as possible.
What inspectors have recorded
The manager gets particular praise from someone who knows the service well, describing them as outstanding. Even practical support runs smoothly, with reliable handyman services keeping everything in good order.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for respite care in the Fleetwood area, it's worth visiting to see how they support people with your loved one's specific needs.
Worth a visit
Fylde and Wyre Short Break Services, a six-bed home in Fleetwood run by Lancashire County Council, was rated Good overall at its only published inspection in November 2017, with an Outstanding rating for responsiveness. That Outstanding rating is meaningful: inspectors use it sparingly and it signals strong, specific evidence that the home tailored care and activities to the individuals staying there. The remaining four domains, including safety, effectiveness, caring, and leadership, were all rated Good. The most important thing to know before visiting is that this inspection is now over seven years old, which is a long time in care. The published summary contains very little specific detail, so you will be relying heavily on what the manager tells you today rather than what inspectors recorded in 2017. When you visit, ask to see the current staffing rota for both day and night shifts, ask how the team has changed since 2017, and find out how they will communicate with you during your parent's stay. Because this is a short breaks service, also ask how care plans are shared with your parent's usual care provider so that nothing is missed in the handover.
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In Their Own Words
How Fylde & Wyre Short Break Services describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Professional respite care for complex needs in Fleetwood
Dedicated residential home Support in Fleetwood
When you need a break from caring responsibilities, finding the right support matters. Fylde and Wyre Short Break Services in Fleetwood provides respite care for people with a range of needs, including physical disabilities, learning disabilities and dementia. The service also supports younger adults under 65 and those with sensory impairments.
Who they care for
This specialist service supports people with sensory impairments, physical disabilities and learning disabilities. They also care for younger adults under 65 and provide dementia support.
The service includes dementia within its specialisms, supporting families who need respite while caring for someone living with dementia. As a short break service, they offer temporary stays rather than permanent residence.
“If you're looking for respite care in the Fleetwood area, it's worth visiting to see how they support people with your loved one's specific needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
This home scored well on activities and resident happiness, reflecting its Outstanding rating for responsiveness, but many themes score in the middle range because the inspection report contains limited specific detail and the findings are now over seven years old.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe the staff here as both professional and friendly. There's a sense that the team understands the importance of making short stays as comfortable as possible.
What inspectors have recorded
The manager gets particular praise from someone who knows the service well, describing them as outstanding. Even practical support runs smoothly, with reliable handyman services keeping everything in good order.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for respite care in the Fleetwood area, it's worth visiting to see how they support people with your loved one's specific needs.
Worth a visit
Fylde and Wyre Short Break Services, a six-bed home in Fleetwood run by Lancashire County Council, was rated Good overall at its only published inspection in November 2017, with an Outstanding rating for responsiveness. That Outstanding rating is meaningful: inspectors use it sparingly and it signals strong, specific evidence that the home tailored care and activities to the individuals staying there. The remaining four domains, including safety, effectiveness, caring, and leadership, were all rated Good. The most important thing to know before visiting is that this inspection is now over seven years old, which is a long time in care. The published summary contains very little specific detail, so you will be relying heavily on what the manager tells you today rather than what inspectors recorded in 2017. When you visit, ask to see the current staffing rota for both day and night shifts, ask how the team has changed since 2017, and find out how they will communicate with you during your parent's stay. Because this is a short breaks service, also ask how care plans are shared with your parent's usual care provider so that nothing is missed in the handover.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Fylde & Wyre Short Break Services measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Fylde & Wyre Short Break Services describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Professional respite care for complex needs in Fleetwood
Dedicated residential home Support in Fleetwood
When you need a break from caring responsibilities, finding the right support matters. Fylde and Wyre Short Break Services in Fleetwood provides respite care for people with a range of needs, including physical disabilities, learning disabilities and dementia. The service also supports younger adults under 65 and those with sensory impairments.
Who they care for
This specialist service supports people with sensory impairments, physical disabilities and learning disabilities. They also care for younger adults under 65 and provide dementia support.
The service includes dementia within its specialisms, supporting families who need respite while caring for someone living with dementia. As a short break service, they offer temporary stays rather than permanent residence.
Management & ethos
The manager gets particular praise from someone who knows the service well, describing them as outstanding. Even practical support runs smoothly, with reliable handyman services keeping everything in good order.
“If you're looking for respite care in the Fleetwood area, it's worth visiting to see how they support people with your loved one's specific needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
