Bilberry Lodge
Residential Care
Not available
Pathways North West Limited
6 beds
Costs and who runs this home
Run by Pathways North West Limited, which runs 4 care homes in England: 3 rated Good and 1 not yet rated.
Average care home fees in the North West: £882 a week for residential care and £1,196 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.
- 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 Bilberry Lodge
Bilberry Lodge is a small residential care home situated on Blackburn Road in Rishton, near Blackburn in Lancashire. With six beds, it provides a compact setting for residents requiring care and support. The home is operated by Pathways North West Limited and caters to older people, younger adults, and individuals with mental health needs, offering personalised care within a smaller community environment.
As a residential service, it focuses on daily living support and accommodation rather than nursing care. The home has not yet received a CQC inspection rating. Prospective residents and their families can contact the provider directly to discuss suitability, availability, and specific care requirements.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Bilberry Lodge, 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 Bilberry Lodge, 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- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Bilberry Lodge'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.
Location
4 Blackburn Road, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4BS
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