West Lancashire Short Break Services

West Lancashire Short Break Services is a residential care home in Skelmersdale, in the Lancashire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 6 residents. It provides care for older people, people with a learning disability or autism and people with a physical disability. It is run by Lancashire County Council, which operates 23 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2012.

At its latest inspection, published September 2025, the CQC rated West Lancashire Short Break Services 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.

West Lancashire Short Break Services has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Lancashire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,251 a week for residential care and £1,595 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 420 registered care homes in Lancashire. The nearest to West Lancashire Short Break Services include Elm House Care Home, Beacon View Home for Older People and 29 The Winsters. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.