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Willowbank Rest HomeLancashire

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Rated:GoodResidential

Willowbank Rest Home

42 Lancaster Lane, Clayton-le-Woods, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 5SP

01772435429

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

6 December 2023

Provider

Angel Plus Homes Ltd

Beds

19 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 38 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 32 are the same and 5 are lower.

9 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 21 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementJun 2016
Requires ImprovementJun 2017
GoodNov 2018
GoodJan 2024

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2018.

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 Angel Plus Homes 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 Willowbank Rest Home

Willowbank Rest Home is a residential care home in Lancashire, providing personal care for older people. Details of the CQC's most recent findings on the service are set out below.

Willowbank Rest Home accommodates up to 19 people requiring personal care, with 17 residents living there at the time of inspection. The home has thorough recruitment procedures and maintains sufficient staffing levels to support residents. Staff receive mandatory safeguarding training and understand the processes for reporting abuse.

The management team implements robust auditing systems and quality assurance processes to maintain oversight and gather feedback from residents about the service.

Risks are regularly assessed and managed to ensure individual safety while promoting independence. Residents receive their medicines safely through established procedures. The home demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement through systematic monitoring and evaluation of care practices.

Source: CQC inspection report, 17 January 2024

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

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: 19 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PR25 5SP

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 17 January 2024. Latest inspection date recorded: 6 December 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 6 November 2018: Good
CaringPublished 6 November 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 6 November 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Willowbank Rest 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 Willowbank Rest Home, 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 Willowbank Rest Home, 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 Willowbank Rest 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