Spring Cottage

Stone Moor Bottom, St John's Road, Padiham, Lancashire, BB12 7BS

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

1 April 2021

Provider

Mrs Carol Mary Leggett

Beds

24 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 41 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 33 are the same and 8 are lower.

25 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

GoodDec 2016
GoodJul 2019

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

This is the only care home Mrs Carol Mary Leggett 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 Spring Cottage

Spring Cottage is a residential care home in Lancashire, offering personal care for older people in single rooms with communal areas and gardens. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Spring Cottage Care Home provides personal care and accommodation for up to 24 people in single rooms, with communal areas and gardens. At inspection, 21 people were living in the home. The home had implemented clear visiting procedures with a separate lodge for visitors, which enabled relatives to visit safely while maintaining infection control.

Staff completed Covid-19 lateral flow tests for all visiting relatives, and a dedicated area was available for donning and doffing personal protective equipment.

The provider prioritised staff wellbeing during the pandemic, offering access to mental health support and regular training on infection prevention and use of PPE. The registered manager maintained regular contact with staff who were shielding or isolating. The home worked collaboratively with local authority infection prevention control nurses and attended regular local authority webinars to stay informed of best practices.

Source: CQC inspection report, 21 April 2021

Specialist Care

Older people

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: 24 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BB12 7BS

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 24 July 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 1 April 2021.

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

Read Spring Cottage'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 Spring Cottage, 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 Spring Cottage, 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 Spring Cottage'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