Lawwood

87 Todmorden Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3ES

01282435832

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

22 February 2022

Provider

Lawwood Limited

Beds

12 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 28 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 23 are the same and 5 are lower.

20 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

Requires ImprovementJun 2015
GoodSept 2016
GoodDec 2018

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 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 Lawwood Limited 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 Lawwood

Lawwood is a residential care home in Lancashire, providing accommodation and personal care for people with mental health needs. Details of the latest CQC findings are set out below.

Lawwood provides accommodation and personal care for up to 12 people with mental health needs across two floors, with all bedrooms featuring ensuite shower facilities. The service has established effective infection prevention and control procedures that are understood and followed by staff. Visitors undergo a screening process including temperature checks and lateral flow device tests, with visiting professionals asked to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.

A regular programme of COVID-19 testing is in place for both staff and residents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 March 2022

Specialist Care

Mental 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 without nursing; Rehabilitation services
Registered capacity: 12 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BB11 3ES

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; 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 19 December 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 22 February 2022.

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

Read Lawwood'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 Lawwood, 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 Lawwood, 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 Lawwood'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