Benjamin House

41-43 Ormerod Rd, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2RU

01282835926

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

5 July 2018

Provider

Healycare Limited

Beds

10 beds

Rating history

GoodJun 2016
GoodSept 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Healycare Limited, which runs 4 care homes in England: 3 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Benjamin House

Benjamin House is a residential care home in Lancashire, providing support for adults living with mental ill health. It does not offer nursing care. The findings below set out what CQC observed during its most recent inspection.

Benjamin House provides care and accommodation for up to 10 adults with mental ill health, and eight people were using the service at the time of inspection. The service is managed by a registered manager and does not provide nursing care.

During the inspection, inspectors observed the quality of care provided to residents. The home offers support tailored to the needs of people living with mental health conditions, with staff working to ensure residents receive appropriate care within the home environment.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 September 2018

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental health

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 10 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BB11 2RU

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 1 September 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 5 July 2018.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Benjamin House's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Benjamin House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Benjamin House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Benjamin House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees