The Woodlands

Chamber Hill Farm, Clitheroe Road, Brierfield, Nelson, BB9 5QH

01282503186

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Consensus Support Services Limited

Beds

8 beds

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Consensus Support Services Limited, which runs 59 care homes in England: 5 rated Outstanding, 48 Good, 3 Requires Improvement and 3 not yet rated.

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 The Woodlands

The Woodlands is a small residential care home located in Brierfield, near Nelson in Lancashire. It provides care for eight residents and specializes in supporting younger adults with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. The home is operated by Consensus Support Services Limited and is situated at Chamber Hill Farm on Clitheroe Road, offering a rural setting within the North West region.

As a smaller establishment, it may provide a more intimate environment compared to larger care facilities. The home does not currently hold a CQC rating, as it has not yet undergone an inspection by the Care Quality Commission. Prospective residents and their families should ensure they understand the home's approach to care and support before making decisions.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthPhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Woodlands, 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 The Woodlands, 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 The Woodlands'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