Woodside Home for Older People

Burnley Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8SD

01282774457

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

5 January 2022

Provider

Lancashire County Council

Beds

46 beds

Rating history

GoodJan 2016
GoodMar 2018

Rated Good at every inspection 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 Woodside Home for Older People

Woodside Home for Older People is a residential care home in Lancashire, providing personal care and support for older people. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Woodside Home for Older People accommodates up to 46 people across four areas: Alder Close, Beech Close, Cedar Close and Damson Close. Beech Close specializes in care for older people living with dementia, while the other areas provide personal care support for older people with varying needs. At the time of inspection, 31 people were living at the home.

The provider had established effective infection prevention and control procedures that staff understood and followed consistently. A screening process had been implemented for all visitors entering the building, helping to maintain safe care environments for residents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 29 January 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesMental healthOlder 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.

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: 46 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BB12 8SD

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions.

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 21 March 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 5 January 2022.

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

Read Woodside 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 Woodside 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 Woodside 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 Woodside 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