Andrew Smith House

Andrew Smith House is a nursing home in Nelson, Lancashire (BB9 8JN). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Andrew Smith House

Andrew Smith House in Nelson is a nursing home, with qualified nurses on duty at all times alongside our care team. We care for older people and younger adults, and our experience covers dementia, learning disabilities and autism, and physical disabilities. Respite stays are part of what we do. People usually come to us when health needs have grown beyond what support at home or a residential home can meet, and our task is to meet those needs without letting them become the whole of somebody's life. Nursing here means consistent attention to the things that keep a person comfortable and well: medicines, mobility, nutrition and hydration, skin, continence and pain, reviewed properly and talked through with the person and their family rather than handled quietly in the background. Supporting such a range of needs well means not treating everyone the same. An older person living with dementia and a younger adult with a learning disability want very different days, and our job is to find out what each wants. Where somebody communicates differently we learn how and record it. Around the clinical care, ordinary life carries on. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall.

Care provided at Andrew Smith House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Andrew Smith House

Where is Andrew Smith House located?

Andrew Smith House is a nursing home in Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8JN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Andrew Smith House provide?

Andrew Smith House is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Andrew Smith House's CQC rating?

Andrew Smith House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 17 September 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Andrew Smith House provide dementia care?

Yes. Andrew Smith House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Andrew Smith House offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Andrew Smith House

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

Yes. Andrew Smith House - Nelson 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?

Yes. Yes. Andrew Smith House - Nelson is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Andrew Smith House - Nelson 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. Andrew Smith House - Nelson 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

Andrew Smith House - Nelson 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 Andrew Smith House - Nelson. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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