Mercer Moors

44 Church Street, Clayton Le Moors, Accrington, BB5 5HT

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Parklands Care East Lancashire Ltd

Beds

36 beds

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Parklands Care East Lancashire 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.

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 Mercer Moors

Mercer Moors is a 36-bed residential care home located on Church Street in Clayton Le Moors, near Accrington in Lancashire. It is operated by Parklands Care East Lancashire Ltd and provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia, physical disabilities, or sensory impairments. The home serves a mixed population with varying care needs, offering support tailored to residents' individual circumstances.

As a relatively small facility within a residential area, it provides an alternative to larger institutional settings. The home has not yet received a CQC inspection rating. Family members considering this home should request detailed information about specific care provisions, staffing qualifications, and how the home manages the diverse needs of its resident population.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Mercer Moors, 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 Mercer Moors, 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 Mercer Moors'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