Short Break Service

Short Break Service is a residential care home in Manchester, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 3 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, which operates 4 care homes in England. The home has been registered since October 2017.

At its latest inspection, published December 2020, the CQC rated Short Break Service Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Short Break Service has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Manchester with a fee on record typically charge about £1,277 a week for residential care and £1,254 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 86 registered care homes in Manchester. The nearest to Short Break Service include Mainwaring Terrace, Upland Manor Care Home and Northenden House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.