The latest scores for social care services in Lancashire have been released – with nine services given new ratings.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is in charge of inspecting social care services across England. The organisation judges care providers across various metrics – including safety, care, and leadership.
Sign up for our free newsletters now 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.
To find out how our local homes and services fared, click on the pages below.

1. Windmill Lodge, Lytham St Annes: Requires improvement, last inspected on December 11.
Windmill Lodge, Lytham St Annes: Requires improvement, last inspected on December 11. | Google Earth Photo: Google Earth

2. The Lodge - Dementia Care with Nursing, Buckshaw Village: Requires Improvement, last inspected on December 13.
The Lodge - Dementia Care with Nursing, Buckshaw Village: Requires Improvement, last inspected on December 13. | Google Photo: Google

3. Derby Lodge, Black Bull Lane, Preston: Good, last inspected on January 24.
Derby Lodge, Black Bull Lane, Preston: Good, last inspected on January 24. | Google Photo: Google

4. Abbeyfield Care Home Clitheroe: Good, last inspected on December 18.
Abbeyfield Care Home Clitheroe: Good, last inspected on December 18. | Google Photo: Google

5. Stocks Hall Nursing Home - Skelmersdale: Requires improvement, last inspected on January 17.
Stocks Hall Nursing Home - Skelmersdale: Requires improvement, last inspected on January 17. | Google Photo: Google

6. Diversicare Limited, 30 Midland Street, Nelson, which provides a range of personal care services. Rated as Good, last inspected on January 17.
Diversicare Limited, 30 Midland Street, Nelson, which provides a range of personal care services. Rated as Good, last inspected on January 17. | google Photo: Google