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Woodhill House Home for Older PeopleLancashire

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Rated:GoodResidential

Woodhill House Home for Older People

60 Woodhill Lane, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 4NN

01524423588

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

23 March 2021

Provider

Lancashire County Council

Beds

46 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 29 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 26 are the same and 3 are lower.

25 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

GoodApr 2016
Requires ImprovementJul 2018
GoodOct 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2019. CQC has rated this home 3 times 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 Lancashire County Council, which runs 23 care homes in England: 2 rated Outstanding, 17 Good and 4 Requires Improvement.

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 Woodhill House Home for Older People

Woodhill House Home for Older People is a residential care home in Lancashire, providing personal care and accommodation for older people, including those living with dementia. Further details on the CQC's findings are set out below.

Woodhill House provides personal care and accommodation to 46 older people, including those living with dementia. At inspection, 34 people were living in the home across four separate living areas, with one dedicated to older people and three to those with dementia.

Staff demonstrated strong infection prevention and control practices, trained in the safe use of Personal Protective Equipment and observed using appropriate levels throughout the home. The registered manager actively monitored PPE compliance and ensured sufficient supplies were available. The home maintained high cleanliness standards, with frequently touched surfaces cleaned regularly throughout the day.

The registered manager sought specialist advice to maintain a clean, hygienic and comfortable environment for residents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 21 April 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

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.

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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: 46 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LA4 4NN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 3 October 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 23 March 2021.

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

Read Woodhill House Home for Older People'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 Woodhill House Home for Older People, 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 Woodhill House Home for Older People, 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 Woodhill House Home for Older People'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