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Woodlands Home for Older PeopleLancashire

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Rated:GoodResidential

Woodlands Home for Older People

Warwick Avenue, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5RW

01254394732

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

5 April 2022

Provider

Lancashire County Council

Beds

50 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 40 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 32 are the same and 8 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodOct 2016
Requires ImprovementMay 2019
GoodApr 2022

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2022. 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 Woodlands Home for Older People

Woodlands Home for Older People is a residential care home in Clayton-le-Moors, Lancashire, offering support to older people, including a dedicated area for those living with dementia. Further detail on the CQC's most recent findings is set out below.

Woodlands Home for Older People is a residential care home accommodating 48 residents out of a registered capacity of 50. Located in a residential area of Clayton-le-Moors, the home operates across one level divided into four distinct areas: Ash, Beech, Cedar and Damson. The Cedar area provides dedicated care and support for people living with dementia.

People living at the home told inspectors they felt safe and were happy with the service provided. Staff created a warm and welcoming environment where residents could pursue their interests and maintain their independence. The home supported residents in accessing community activities and maintained positive relationships with their families throughout their stay.

Source: CQC inspection report, 26 April 2022

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; Domiciliary care service
Registered capacity: 50 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BB5 5RW

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 26 April 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 5 April 2022.

Safe: Requires improvement
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 14 May 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 14 May 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Questions prompted by these ratings

Safe: What changes have been made to medicines, staffing and safeguarding since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Woodlands 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 Woodlands 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 Woodlands 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 Woodlands 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