Care Homes in Bacup
Bacup has 3 CQC registered care homes. 1 is rated Good, 2 Requires improvement. All 3 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Bacup at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Bacup, to help you judge the options below.
- Lancashire County Council pays, residential care: £790 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,249 to £1,514, median £1,409
- Care home beds filled across Lancashire: 88%. The 12 month average is 86%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 111. Lancashire average is 89.
- People aged 75 and over: 7,000. Rising to 8,000 by 2035, up 14%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 28 beds.
- Who pays, across Lancashire (estimate): 41% council, 30% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 900. Rising to 1,100 by 2035, up 24%
- People aged 85 and over: 1,700. Rising to 2,600 by 2035, up 59%
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Planning and paying for a care home place in Bacup
Moving into residential care is a significant step, and it helps to understand the process before comparing individual homes. Care Assura currently lists three residential care homes serving Bacup, so the local market is small and it pays to plan visits carefully. Whether you are arranging care for yourself or a relative, the starting point is almost always a formal assessment of needs, followed by a conversation about how the placement will be funded.
Getting a care needs assessment
Anyone who may need residential support is entitled to a free care needs assessment from the local authority social care team. A social worker or assessor will look at daily living, mobility, health conditions, and the level of supervision required, and will confirm whether a care home is the most appropriate setting. If care is needed urgently, for example after a hospital stay, the assessment can be arranged more quickly.
How placements are funded
Following the assessment, a financial means test looks at savings, income, and property to work out what the person contributes. Where someone's capital falls below the upper threshold, the local authority may fund part or all of the placement, though a top-up from family is sometimes needed to secure a specific home. Self-funders pay the fees directly to the provider, and weekly costs in Lancashire generally run into several hundred pounds depending on the size of room and level of support offered.
Choosing a residential care home in Bacup and what to check
Of the three residential homes in Bacup, one holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission and two are currently rated Requires Improvement. A Requires Improvement rating does not mean a home should be ruled out, but it is worth reading the inspection report to understand which areas the CQC flagged and what the provider is doing to address them.
The homes currently listed
The three residential care homes covering Bacup are Hollybank House, which is rated Good, together with Olive House Home for Older People and Fern Hill House Care Home, both currently rated Requires Improvement. All three are registered as residential rather than nursing homes, meaning they provide personal care and support with daily living rather than round the clock nursing input from registered nurses.
What to look for on a visit
Try to visit at different times of day, including a mealtime, and notice how staff speak with residents rather than simply about them. Ask to see a sample care plan, the most recent CQC report, and the home's approach to activities, family visits, and end of life care. Small details, such as how quickly call bells are answered and whether residents look well groomed and content, often say more than any brochure.
3 care homes in Bacup
- Olive House Home for Older People · Bacup, Lancashire · CQC Requires improvement
- Fern Hill House Care Home · Bacup, Lancashire · CQC Requires improvement
- Hollybank House · Bacup, Lancashire · CQC Good
What care costs in Lancashire, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care North West figure, because too few Lancashire homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,409. | £790 | £1,249 to £1,514 |
| Nursing care England figure, because too few Lancashire homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916. | £887 | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care North West figure, because too few Lancashire homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,533. | Not published separately | £1,372 to £1,648 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Lancashire homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Olive House Home for Older People, 13 June 2023, Requires improvement
- Fern Hill House Care Home, 9 April 2021, Requires improvement
- Hollybank House, 5 February 2019, Good
Longest since a report
- Hollybank House, 5 February 2019, Good
- Fern Hill House Care Home, 9 April 2021, Requires improvement
- Olive House Home for Older People, 13 June 2023, Requires improvement
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Bacup
How many care homes are there in Bacup?
Bacup has 3 CQC registered care homes: 1 Good, 2 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Bacup?
Lancashire County Council pays an average of £790 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,249 to £1,514 a week. North West figure, because too few Lancashire homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,409. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in Bacup were inspected most recently?
Olive House Home for Older People (13 June 2023), Fern Hill House Care Home (9 April 2021) and Hollybank House (5 February 2019) have the most recent CQC reports.