England

Rated:GoodResidential

Sherwood

Clifton Street, Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4DW

01254829816

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

25 March 2021

Provider

Townfield and Coach House Care Limited

Beds

6 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 44 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 35 are the same and 9 are lower.

34 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

GoodAug 2016
GoodDec 2018

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

Run by Townfield and Coach House Care Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.

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 Sherwood

Sherwood is a residential care home in Lancashire, providing personal care for older people. Further details from the CQC's most recent inspection are set out below.

Sherwood is a residential care home providing personal care for up to six older people, with three residents living there at the time of inspection. Staff consistently wear appropriate personal protective equipment in line with government guidance to protect residents from cross infection, with PPE readily accessible throughout the home. All staff have received training in infection control, COVID-19 protocols, and proper PPE application and removal.

The home maintains high cleanliness standards, with records demonstrating that enhanced cleaning is completed regularly to support infection prevention measures.

Source: CQC inspection report, 8 April 2021

Specialist Care

Older people

Facilities & Amenities

Activities Programme

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The home has six en-suite bedrooms and a shared lounge, kitchen and dining room.

Published on the provider's website, checked 21 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BB1 4DW

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

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 21 December 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 25 March 2021.

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

Read Sherwood'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 Sherwood, 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 Sherwood, 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 Sherwood'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