Rough Lee Home

Rough Lee Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2LN

01254393152

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

15 November 2019

Provider

The Alex Group

Beds

17 beds

Rating history

GoodNov 2014
GoodMay 2017
GoodDec 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2014.

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 The Alex Group runs in England.

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 Rough Lee Home

Rough Lee Home is a residential care home in Accrington, Lancashire, providing support for adults with physical disabilities. Further detail on the most recent CQC findings is set out below.

Rough Lee Home accommodates up to 17 adults with physical disabilities in Accrington. The purpose-built facility is situated on the ground floor with single bedrooms, most featuring en suite facilities. At inspection, 15 people were living in the home.

Residents felt safe and reassured by the care provided. Staff understood safeguarding procedures and how to protect people from abuse and harm. Risk management policies supported people to remain safe in the least restrictive ways possible.

The environment was well maintained with regular safety equipment testing completed.

Source: CQC inspection report, 11 December 2019

Specialist Care

Physical disabilities

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 17 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BB5 2LN

Registered care categories

Physical disabilities.

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 11 December 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 15 November 2019.

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

Read Rough Lee Home'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 Rough Lee Home, 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 Rough Lee Home, 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 Rough Lee Home'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