Willowdale

Back Lane, Clayton Le Woods, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 7EU

01772335098

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

19 February 2020

Provider

Dalesview Partnership Limited

Beds

10 beds

Rating history

GoodApr 2015
GoodOct 2016
GoodAug 2017
GoodApr 2020

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Dalesview Partnership Limited, which runs 5 care homes in England: 5 rated Good.

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 Willowdale

Willowdale is a residential care home in Lancashire, providing accommodation and support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Willowdale provides accommodation for ten people with learning disabilities and complex needs. The service delivers exceptionally person-centred care tailored to each resident's needs and preferences, with staff employing lifestyle and communication coordinators to develop residents' ability to engage with activities. Residents are achieving outcomes that exceed their families' expectations, with support enabling them to live meaningful lives characterised by control, choice, and independence.

The home prioritises safety, with staff demonstrating clear understanding of the risks residents need help managing. Relatives expressed confidence in the care provided and felt their family members were well protected from abuse and harm.

Source: CQC inspection report, 9 April 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesPhysical 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: 10 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PR6 7EU

Registered care categories

Dementia; Learning disabilities; 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 9 April 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 19 February 2020.

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

Read Willowdale'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 Willowdale, 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 Willowdale, 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 Willowdale'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