Higher Lane

131 Higher Lane, Rainford, St. Helens, WA11 8BJ

01925759162

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Bright Futures Care Limited

Beds

4 beds

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Bright Futures Care Limited, which runs 21 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding, 7 Good and 13 not yet rated.

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 Higher Lane

Higher Lane is a small residential care home located in Rainford, St. Helens, providing care for four residents. The home is operated by Bright Futures Care Limited and specialises in supporting younger adults with learning disabilities.

Its intimate size means residents receive personalised attention in a domestic setting rather than a larger institutional environment. The property is situated in a residential area of St. Helens in the North West, offering access to local community facilities and amenities.

As this is a smaller care provision, it may appeal to families seeking more individualised care arrangements. The home has not yet received a CQC inspection rating.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Higher Lane, 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 Higher Lane, 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Higher Lane'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