Preston Short Break Services
50 Larches Avenue, Ashton, Preston, PR2 1LN
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 22 November 2017
Last inspected 15 August 2017
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 22 Nov 2017
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating unchanged since last inspection
2 rated inspections on record · First rated February 2015
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Southport and Formby District General Hospital
50% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Cottam Lane Surgery
0.6 mi
4 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Boots
1.1 mi
3 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
1.1 mi
3 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Lancashire (2025–26)
£790
per week, residential
£887
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
18.4% of people in Lancashire are aged 65 or over
55.4
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.
Provider
Lancashire County Council
57
locations
85%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.