The Care Quality Commission

Archived: Beacholme

35 Derbe Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1NJ (01253) 723870

Provided and run by:
Mr Alex Collinge-Pearson

All Inspections

19 July 2012

During a routine inspection

We spoke with people about Beacholme. They included the owner and people who lived at the home. We also had responses from external agencies such as social services in order to gain a balanced overview of what people experienced living at the home.

The owner told us the home was run as a normal domestic household. Both people who lived at the home participated in all normal family activities. Both residents spoke highly of the owner and regarded him as a father figure. Comments included, "This is my home and family." Also, "He has been a dad to me."

The owner and residents told us friends were made welcome and were able to stay overnight. The owner said, "We recently had one of the friends stay and visit a while."

As part of the inspection process we spoke with social services for a view of how the home

operated. They told us they had no issues in respect of the delivery of care or safeguarding concerns.

29 November 2011

During a routine inspection

We spoke to people about Beacholme, they included the owner and people who live at the home. We also had responses from external agencies such as social services in order to gain a balanced overview of what people experience.

The owner told us the home is run as a normal domestic household. Both people who live at the home participate in all normal family activities. Also residents have individual rooms and there is evidence of personal hobbies and interests. Comments included, "I could not imagine being anywhere else." Also, "A... has made all this possible he has been like my dad."

The owner and residents told us friends are made welcome and are able to stay overnight.The owner said, "We have spare rooms and friends have slept here."

People told us they get all the care and support they need. " A... looks after me." Another person said, "I am encouraged to do my own thing."

As part of the review process we spoke to social services for a view of how the home

operates, and they told us they had no issues in respect of the delivery of care or any

safeguarding alerts.