Briercliffe Lodge

Briercliffe Lodge is a residential care home in Barnoldswick, Lancashire (BB18 6BS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Briercliffe Lodge

Briercliffe Lodge is a residential care home in Barnoldswick for older people who need help with daily living, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. What we offer is fairly simple and we try to do it well. Help with washing, dressing and getting about, given at the person's own pace and in a way that protects their dignity. Medication managed properly. Three meals a day that people are glad to sit down to, cooked here, with real choice at every one. Warm, clean rooms that people make their own with their own furniture and photographs. Company when it is wanted and quiet when it is not. Being a small house, we know everybody who lives here properly, not as a set of care needs but as people with histories, tastes and opinions. That is what lets us notice early when somebody is off colour or out of sorts. We act on it quickly, involve the surgery and the district nurses, and tell families what is happening rather than waiting to be asked. Respite stays are a genuine part of what we do, whether to give a relative a holiday, to help somebody find their feet after a spell in hospital, or to let a person try us out before deciding anything permanent. Nobody should feel pushed. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated the home good overall, and anyone thinking about a move is welcome to visit.

Care provided at Briercliffe Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Briercliffe Lodge

Where is Briercliffe Lodge located?

Briercliffe Lodge is a residential care home in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6BS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Briercliffe Lodge provide?

Briercliffe Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Briercliffe Lodge's CQC rating?

Briercliffe Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 19 February 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Briercliffe Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Briercliffe Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Briercliffe Lodge

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Briercliffe Lodge is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Briercliffe Lodge 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. Briercliffe Lodge 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. Briercliffe Lodge 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

Briercliffe Lodge 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.

Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Briercliffe Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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