Nursing Homes in Rossendale
Rossendale has 3 CQC registered nursing homes. 2 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement. All 3 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Arranging nursing care in Rossendale and meeting the cost
Why the assessment shapes the answer on cost
Most families begin by asking what a home charges, then discover that the answer turns on an assessment they have not yet had. A needs assessment establishes the level of care required and can be requested by the person themselves or a relative acting with consent. Contact Lancashire County Council adult social care to arrange one, or ask the ward team to refer where a hospital discharge is being planned. Its written outcome is what homes will ask to see before offering a place.
Who contributes
A financial assessment is handled separately and considers income, savings and usually the value of a property. Where capital and income fall below the national thresholds the council may meet part or all of the cost; above them, families pay privately while remaining entitled to the council's information and advice. Where care from a registered nurse is genuinely required, NHS funded nursing care may cover part of the weekly fee and is paid straight to the provider.
Fees in writing, before anything is agreed
Nursing fees sit above residential ones because of the qualified staffing behind them, and they vary across these three homes according to room, facilities and how much clinical input is needed. Ask each for a written schedule covering what the fee includes, what lies outside it such as chiropody or escorted appointments, and when charges are reviewed. Ask what happens if savings reduce to the funding threshold during a stay.
Comparing the three homes
Where the grades diverge
Turfcote Care Home with Nursing and Lilibet Manor both hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, while Heightside House Nursing Home currently sits at Requires Improvement. That grade indicates shortfalls against one or more of the key questions inspectors assess rather than care that is unsafe. Open the report to see which area was criticised, how recently the inspection took place, and what the provider committed to put right. A home demonstrably improving can be a sounder choice than one coasting on an older verdict.
Make sure the home fits the need
Describe the medication routine, mobility, continence needs and any condition liable to deteriorate quickly, then ask the manager whether people in that position are regularly supported there. A provider prepared to say what it cannot manage is usually the more dependable one.
What a visit reveals
Go at a busy hour and stay through a mealtime. Notice whether residents appear occupied and comfortable rather than merely supervised, and ask who would lead the care, how often that changes, and what happens overnight when someone becomes unwell.
3 nursing homes in Rossendale
- Turfcote Care Home with Nursing · Rossendale, Lancashire · CQC Good
- Heightside House Nursing Home · Rossendale, Lancashire · CQC Requires improvement
- Lilibet Manor · Rossendale, Lancashire · CQC Good
What care costs in North West, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care Middle half of prices from 20 North West homes. Median £1,409. | Varies by council | £1,249 to £1,514 |
| Nursing care England figure, because too few North West homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916. | Varies by council | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care Middle half of prices from 17 North West homes. Median £1,533. | Not published separately | £1,372 to £1,648 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few North West 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. What a council pays differs from council to council. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Lilibet Manor, 27 July 2023, Good
- Heightside House Nursing Home, 15 February 2020, Requires improvement
- Turfcote Care Home with Nursing, 6 April 2018, Good
Longest since a report
- Turfcote Care Home with Nursing, 6 April 2018, Good
- Heightside House Nursing Home, 15 February 2020, Requires improvement
- Lilibet Manor, 27 July 2023, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Rossendale
How many nursing homes are there in Rossendale?
Rossendale has 3 CQC registered nursing homes: 2 Good, 1 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
Which nursing homes in Rossendale were inspected most recently?
Lilibet Manor (27 July 2023), Heightside House Nursing Home (15 February 2020) and Turfcote Care Home with Nursing (6 April 2018) have the most recent CQC reports.