Lawwood
Lawwood is a residential care home in Burnley, Lancashire (BB11 3ES). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Lawwood
Lawwood is a residential care home in Burnley supporting older people and younger adults, including residents managing mental ill health. We provide permanent places and planned respite stays. We support a mixed household and we think that makes for a better home. Residents are here because of what they need rather than because they fit a category, and what everyone gets is the same foundation: a room that is genuinely theirs, meals worth sitting down for, help offered without fuss and staff who take the trouble to know them properly. For residents managing mental ill health, the most useful things we offer are structure and continuity. Reliable meals, help with medication, support to keep appointments and staff who know a person well enough to tell an ordinary bad day from a real deterioration. We respond proportionately to each, which matters as much as responding quickly. For our older residents, the work is often about companionship and practical help, and about making sure that moving into care did not mean giving up the routines and connections that made life feel like theirs. Respite stays give family carers a genuine rest and give guests a proper stay. The Care Quality Commission rated us good at our most recent inspection. You are welcome to visit on an ordinary day, meet the people who live here and ask us whatever you need to ask.
Care provided at Lawwood
- Older person care
- Mental health care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 19 December 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Lawwood
Where is Lawwood located?
Lawwood is a residential care home in Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3ES. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Lawwood provide?
Lawwood is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Lawwood's CQC rating?
Lawwood is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 19 December 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Lawwood offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Lawwood offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Lawwood
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Lawwood 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. Lawwood 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. Lawwood 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?
Yes. Yes. Lawwood supports younger adults as well as older people.
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
Lawwood 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
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Lawwood. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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