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Favordale Home for Older PeopleLancashire

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Rated:GoodResidential

Favordale Home for Older People

Byron Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0BH

01282860449

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

4 November 2020

Provider

Lancashire County Council

Beds

45 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 15 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 13 are the same and 2 are lower.

12 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodOct 2015
GoodMar 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Lancashire County Council, which runs 23 care homes in England: 2 rated Outstanding, 17 Good and 4 Requires Improvement.

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.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Favordale Home for Older People

Favordale Home for Older People is a residential care home in Lancashire, providing personal care for older people as well as dementia care. Further detail on the home's most recent CQC inspection is set out below.

Favordale Home for Older People accommodates up to 45 people across three areas: Wycoller View and Noyna View for older people with personal care needs, and Pendle View for those living with dementia. At inspection, 35 people were resident at the home.

The home has established strong infection prevention and control procedures that staff understand and follow consistently. All staff completed training on personal protective equipment and participated in weekly testing, with appropriate PPE worn during the inspection visit. The home maintains plentiful supplies and high standards of cleanliness throughout.

The registered manager has implemented creative ways for residents to stay connected with family, including using technology and facilitating visits through windows. Essential visitors are subject to strict procedures including temperature and health checks.

Source: CQC inspection report, 18 November 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

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: 45 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BB8 0BH

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 13 March 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 4 November 2020.

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

Read Favordale Home for Older People'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 Favordale Home for Older People, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Favordale Home for Older People, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Favordale Home for Older People'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