Willowdale

Willowdale is a residential care home in Chorley, Lancashire (PR6 7EU). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Willowdale

We are Willowdale, a residential care home in Chorley. We support adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people living with dementia, and people with a physical disability or a visual or hearing impairment. The people who live here have very different needs, so we plan around the individual rather than running one routine for everybody. Some people want a full and busy day out in the community. Others want a quiet, predictable rhythm at home with a familiar face nearby. Both are entirely reasonable ways to live, and our job is to make either of them work well. We put a lot of weight on knowing people properly. That means understanding how somebody communicates, what unsettles them, what they enjoy and what their life was like before they came to us. New staff spend time learning this from the people who know it best, including families, before they are expected to work alone. Support plans are written with the person, not about them, and they get reviewed when something changes rather than only at set intervals. We work closely with social workers, GPs, community teams and families. We offer respite stays alongside permanent places. Our most recent CQC overall rating is good. Please contact us if you would like to arrange a visit.

Care provided at Willowdale

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Willowdale

Where is Willowdale located?

Willowdale is a residential care home in Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 7EU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Willowdale provide?

Willowdale is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Willowdale's CQC rating?

Willowdale is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 9 April 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Willowdale provide dementia care?

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

Does Willowdale offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Willowdale

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

Yes. Willowdale 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. Willowdale 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. Willowdale 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?

Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.

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

Willowdale 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 Willowdale. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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