Marsden Grange

239 Barkerhouse Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9NL

01282618226

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

10 October 2018

Provider

Marsden Grange 2 Limited

Beds

40 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 26 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 21 are the same and 5 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementMay 2016
Requires ImprovementAug 2017
GoodOct 2018

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2018.

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 Marsden Grange 2 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.

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 Marsden Grange

Marsden Grange is a 40-bed residential care home located on Barkerhouse Road in Nelson, Lancashire. The home provides care for older people, those living with dementia, and individuals with physical disabilities or sensory impairments. It is operated by Marsden Grange 2 Limited and holds a CQC rating of Good, following its most recent inspection in October 2018.

The home is situated in the North West region and serves the local Nelson community and surrounding areas. As a residential facility, it offers longer-term accommodation and support for people who require assistance with daily living activities and personal care.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Marsden Grange, 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 Marsden Grange, 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 Marsden Grange'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