Wordsworth House Care Home
Wordsworth House Care Home is a residential care home in Burnley, Lancashire (BB12 7JX). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Wordsworth House Care Home
We at Wordsworth House Care Home are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the heart of Burnley, Lancashire. As a dedicated residential care home, we provide a safe, welcoming environment where older people, younger adults, and those living with dementia or mental health needs can truly feel at home. Nestled within the BB postcode area, our home benefits from the warm community spirit that Burnley is known for, whilst offering residents a peaceful setting where they can relax, socialise, and enjoy daily life. The surrounding area of Lancashire provides a familiar and comforting backdrop for residents and their visiting loved ones, making our home an accessible choice for families across the North West. Our specialisms reflect the breadth of care we provide. For older people, we focus on maintaining independence, dignity, and wellbeing through person centred routines that respect each individual's history and preferences. Our dementia care is delivered with patience and understanding, with the aim of creating calm, reassuring surroundings where residents feel safe and supported through every stage of their journey. For residents with mental health needs, we offer a stable and empathetic environment, working closely with each person to support their emotional and personal goals. We also welcome younger adults who require residential support, recognising that good care is about meeting people where they are in life and helping them flourish. Our respite care option provides invaluable peace of mind for families and regular carers, offering short term stays that allow loved ones to be looked after with the same warmth and attention as our permanent residents, whilst carers take a well earned break. We are proud to hold an overall CQC rating of Good, following our most recent inspection in February 2022. This rating is reflected consistently across every domain assessed by the regulator, with Good ratings for being Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. For families, this provides reassurance that our approach to care is balanced, thorough, and trusted by the independent body responsible for monitoring standards across England. Choosing the right care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the weight of that choice. At Wordsworth House Care Home, we strive to make every resident feel valued, every family feel listened to, and every day feel meaningful. If you are considering residential, dementia, mental health, or respite care in Burnley, we warmly invite you to get in touch, ask questions, and discover whether our home could be the right next chapter for you or your loved one.
Care provided at Wordsworth House Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 2 December 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Wordsworth House Care Home
Where is Wordsworth House Care Home located?
Wordsworth House Care Home is a residential care home in Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 7JX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Wordsworth House Care Home provide?
Wordsworth House Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Wordsworth House Care Home's CQC rating?
Wordsworth House Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 2 December 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Wordsworth House Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Wordsworth House Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Wordsworth House Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Wordsworth House Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Wordsworth House Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Wordsworth House Care Home 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. Wordsworth House Care Home 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. Wordsworth House Care Home 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. Wordsworth House Care Home 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
Wordsworth House Care Home 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 Wordsworth House Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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