The Central @ GS
The Central @ GS is a residential care home in Blackburn, Lancashire (BB1 4HX).
About The Central @ GS
The Central @ GS is a residential care home in Blackburn supporting younger adults, including people with learning disabilities and autism, people with physical disabilities, and people living with sight or hearing loss. We are a home for adults who need support to live well, not a place people are sent to be looked after, and that distinction shapes almost everything we do. People here have their own routines, interests and plans, and our job is to make those possible. That means practical help with personal care, medicines, cooking and managing a household, and it also means support to get out, to keep up with friends and family, to attend college or work or activities, and to make decisions about ordinary things like what to eat and how to spend money. Where someone communicates in their own way, we learn it. Where someone needs the day to be predictable, we keep it predictable, and we prepare people properly for the changes that cannot be avoided. We also offer respite stays, which gives families who provide support at home a planned break and lets people try us out without a long commitment. If you are looking for somewhere for a relative, please come and visit. Ask what a typical week looks like, ask how decisions get made, and talk to the people who live here, because they will tell you more than we can.
Care provided at The Central @ GS
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about The Central @ GS
Where is The Central @ GS located?
The Central @ GS is a residential care home in Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4HX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Central @ GS provide?
The Central @ GS is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does The Central @ GS offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Central @ GS offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Central @ GS
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. The Central @ GS is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. The Central @ GS is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. The Central @ GS offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. The Central @ GS supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the North West
The Central @ GS has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from The Central @ GS. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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