Higher Cockham Farm

Roundhill Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, BB4 5TU

01706223864

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

14 October 2019

Provider

Perpetual (Bolton) Limited

Beds

6 beds

About Higher Cockham Farm

Higher Cockham Farm is a nursing home in Lancashire providing care for people with mental ill health. Full findings from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Higher Cockham Farm accommodates up to six people with mental ill health in a rural setting, offering nursing care in six single bedrooms with shared living and dining spaces. At the time of inspection, four people were resident at the home.

Residents reported feeling comfortable and safe in their accommodation. The registered manager and staff understood their safeguarding responsibilities and how to report concerns, incidents or allegations of abuse. The home maintained sufficient staffing levels to meet residents' needs and ensure their safety.

The provider implemented effective recruitment procedures to verify that prospective staff were suitable to work with the service.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 November 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthOlder 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 with nursing; Supported living service
Registered capacity: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BB4 5TU

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; 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 November 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 14 October 2019.

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

Read Higher Cockham Farm'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 Higher Cockham Farm, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Higher Cockham Farm, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Higher Cockham Farm'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