The latest scores for social care services in Lancashire have been released – with six services given new ratings.
The Care Quality Commission is in charge of inspecting social care services across England. The organisation judges care providers across various metrics – with the best possible rating being 'outstanding', and the worst 'inadequate'.
The CQC gives organisations four different ratings. The worst is an 'inadequate' rating, which ordinarily results in the organisation being placed in special measures by the CQC. Social care services can also be given a less serious rating of 'requires improvement' when they are not up to standard.
At the other end of the scale, services given 'outstanding' ratings are judged to be performing exceptionally well, and a 'good' rating means the organisation is meeting expectations.
Figures for the last month show ratings were given to the following care homes in Lancashire:
1. Windmill Lodge, Wilding's Lane, Lytham Saint Annes, FY8 3RJ
Requires improvement - Last inspected on December 11. Photo: Google
2. The Lodge - Dementia Care with Nursing, Oakbridge Drive, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, PR7 7EP
Requires improvement - Last inspected on December 13. Photo: Google
3. Derby Lodge Preston Ltd, Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 3PU
Good - Last inspected on January 24. Photo: Google
4. Abbeyfield Care Home Clitheroe, Union Street, Lowmoor Wy, Clitheroe, BB7 2NH
Good - Last inspected on December 18. Photo: Google