Stocks Home Care Services
86 Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8LQ · View on map
This is the agency's office. Care is delivered in clients' own homes.
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Registration details
- Registered as a homecare agency with the Care Quality Commission since January 2011.
- Supports: older people (65+), people with dementia, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and adults under 65
- Local authority: Lancashire
- Registered manager: Keran Farrow
- Run by: Stocks Hall Care Homes Limited
The inspection record
Rated Good overall. Report published 21 April 2026.
“Assessment dates: 30 March to 13 April 2026.”
“Stocks Home Care Services provides personal care to adults living in their own homes, including older people and people with dementia, physical and sensory impairments.”
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“Staff were recruited safely and received regular training, supervision and competency checks, which supported safe and effective care delivery. People experienced good continuity of care from a consistent staff team, helping to build trusting relationships. Risks were assessed and managed in partnership with people and their families, and care plans were detailed, person-centred and regularly reviewed, particularly following changes in need or hospital admission. Medicines were managed safely where support was required, and infection prevention and control practices were followed. There was a strong learning culture, with incidents, accidents and safeguarding concerns reported appropriately and used to drive improvement.”
“The service was responsive to people’s needs, with care adjusted promptly when circumstances changed. Leaders were visible, approachable and promoted an open and inclusive culture where people and staff felt confident to raise concerns. Governance and quality assurance systems provided effective oversight and supported continuous improvement. Overall, the service was well led, with a positive culture focused on delivering reliable, person-centred care that supported people to remain safe, independent and well in their own homes.”
Older reports from the CQC's previous inspection approach
Inspected 21 September 2017, rated Good
Inspected 3 December 2014, rated Good
Frequently asked questions
What services does Stocks Home Care Services provide?
Stocks Home Care Services is registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide dementia home care and personal care.
Which local authority is Stocks Home Care Services registered in?
Stocks Home Care Services is registered in the Lancashire local authority area.
What is Stocks Home Care Services's CQC rating?
Stocks Home Care Services is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (report published 21 April 2026). The full CQC inspection report is available at cqc.org.uk/location/1-128901330.
Who is the registered manager at Stocks Home Care Services?
The registered manager is Keran Farrow.
Who owns Stocks Home Care Services?
Stocks Home Care Services is operated by Stocks Hall Care Homes Limited.
When was Stocks Home Care Services last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission published its latest report on Stocks Home Care Services on 21 April 2026.
Where is Stocks Home Care Services located?
Stocks Home Care Services is located in Skelmersdale, United Kingdom.
When did Stocks Home Care Services register with CQC?
Stocks Home Care Services first registered on 21 January 2011.
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