Vine House
Vine House is a residential care home in Accrington, Lancashire (BB5 3NS). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Vine House
Here at Vine House, we provide residential care for older adults in the heart of Accrington, Lancashire. We support people living with dementia, physical disabilities, and visual or hearing impairments, as well as offering respite care for those who need a shorter stay while their usual support arrangements are temporarily unavailable. We know that moving into a care home, or considering one for someone you love, is a significant step. Our aim is to make that transition as straightforward and as comfortable as possible, taking time to understand each person's history, preferences, and routines before they arrive, so that settling in feels natural rather than unsettling. Day to day life at Vine House is shaped around the people who live here. We try to keep things flexible, because not everyone wants the same things from their day, and we think that matters. Whether someone enjoys company and activity or prefers quieter moments and their own space, we work to accommodate that. We are open about the fact that our most recent CQC inspection resulted in a "requires improvement" rating. We have taken that feedback seriously and have been working through the areas identified, making practical changes to how we operate. We believe in being straightforward with families and prospective residents about where we are in that process, rather than glossing over it. Improvement takes consistent effort and we are committed to seeing it through. If you are thinking about care for yourself or a family member, we would genuinely welcome the chance to show you around and answer any questions you might have. We think the best way to get a real sense of Vine House is to come and see it for yourself, meet the team, and spend a little time with us.
Care provided at Vine House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 30 January 2024
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Vine House
Where is Vine House located?
Vine House is a residential care home in Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3NS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Vine House provide?
Vine House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Vine House's CQC rating?
Vine House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 30 January 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Vine House provide dementia care?
Yes. Vine House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Vine House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Vine House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Vine House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Vine House is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Vine House is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Vine House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Vine House is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the North West
Vine House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £900 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Vine House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Vine House
Respite Care at Vine House
Cover while usual arrangements are unavailable is exactly what Vine House says its respite service is for. Short stays are included in its registration alongside permanent places. Pack familiar clothes, medication in its original packaging and a note of daily routines. Ask the minimum stay, the weekly rate and how much notice an urgent booking needs.
Dementia Care at Vine House
Noise, clutter and changing faces make dementia harder, while quiet routine makes it easier. Vine House carries a dementia registration alongside residential care for older people. Since the home was rated requires improvement in 2024, ask directly whether dementia care was among the inspectors' concerns. Ask what staff do when a resident becomes distressed in the evening or tries to leave. Ask how sedating medication is reviewed and with whom. Ask too whether somebody could stay as the condition advances.
Residential Care at Vine House
Residential homes provide daily living support rather than treatment, which covers meals, laundry, personal care and activity. Vine House in Accrington holds a residential registration alongside its other care types. The absence of an on site nurse is the practical difference from a nursing home, with district nurses visiting as needed. Inspectors judged the home as requires improvement in January 2024, so ask what the improvement plan addresses and what has changed since. Fees across the North West commonly run from £800 to £1050 a week. Ask what the fee includes and how the home reports progress to families.
Older Person Care at Vine House
Mornings tell you most about a care home, since that is when choice either exists or quietly disappears. Vine House is registered for older person care, covering help with washing, dressing, medication and daily company. Its own text describes learning a person's history and routines before they arrive, which is worth testing with specific questions. Ask whether residents decide when to get up, and how personal care is managed for somebody who dislikes being helped. Ask how many staff are awake overnight and how call bells are answered. Lancashire usually pays between £650 and £800 a week, so ask how any difference from the fee would be covered.
Visual and Hearing Impairment at Vine House
Light, contrast and legible signs do more for sight loss than most aids. Visual and hearing impairment are both named in what Vine House is registered to support. Staff habits matter too, from saying who has arrived to checking that hearing aids are switched on. Ask about loop systems, how often aids and glasses are checked, and who arranges audiology or optician visits.
Physical Disability at Vine House
Hoists, profiling beds and a bathroom with room to work decide how safe daily care really is. Physical disability is named in the registration at Vine House. Independence lasts longer where the right equipment is already in the room rather than ordered later. Ask what the home holds, who assesses for it, and how transfers are staffed overnight.
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