Hollybank House

Holly Bank House, Church Street, Bacup, OL13 0RW

01706877659

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

5 February 2019

Provider

NLN LTD

Beds

5 beds

Rating history

GoodAug 2016
GoodFeb 2019

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

This is the only care home NLN LTD runs in England.

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 Hollybank House

Hollybank House is a small residential care home in Bacup, Lancashire, providing care for up to five residents. The home supports people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and older people, as well as younger adults requiring residential care. Located on Church Street in the town centre, it offers a domestic-scale environment for those needing ongoing support.

The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission following its inspection in February 2019. It is operated by NLN LTD and provides residential care services tailored to the specific needs of its residents. The intimate size of the home means residents benefit from personalised attention and a close-knit living environment within the local community.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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