Care Homes in Nelson
Nelson has 9 CQC registered care homes. 7 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement, and 1 has not yet been rated. 8 of the 9 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Nelson at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Nelson, 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+: 76. Lancashire average is 89.
- People aged 75 and over: 8,900. Rising to 10,200 by 2035, up 14%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 80 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): 1,100. Rising to 1,400 by 2035, up 21%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,200. Rising to 3,200 by 2035, up 45%
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 60 Westgate, Burnley. Application for a 7 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 13 October 2026. Decision pending. (2.8 miles away)
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Arranging and funding a care home place in Nelson
Money decides earlier than expected
The financial side of a placement shapes the shortlist earlier than most families anticipate, and it moves slowly. Two separate processes are involved: an assessment of what care is needed, and a financial assessment of who pays for it. Starting both while the current arrangement still holds is what keeps the options open rather than narrowing them to whatever is available in a hurry.
The care needs assessment
Anyone who appears to need care and support has a right to an assessment, whatever their savings. It is carried out by Lancashire County Council, which considers what the person can manage safely alone and what support would close the gap. Ask for it in writing where you can and keep a note of names and dates. A relative providing regular unpaid support can request a separate carer's assessment, and a hospital discharge team can start the process for someone currently an inpatient.
What a placement costs
The financial assessment establishes what, if anything, the local authority contributes. Savings and most income are counted, and the value of a property may also be taken into account for a permanent placement, depending on who else still lives in it. Weekly fees differ across the nine homes listed here and can differ within a single home according to the room and the level of support required. Ask for the figure in writing together with a clear statement of what it excludes. Where public funding meets part of the cost at a home charging above the usual rate, a third party may be asked to make up the difference.
Choosing the right home in Nelson and what to look for
Using a short list well
Nine homes can all be looked at, which is not true of every area. Visit every one that is plausibly suitable rather than only the top two, because differences become obvious quickly once you have seen more than one. The home rated Requires Improvement deserves reading about before it is ruled out, and the one still awaiting a rating is most likely a newer registration, which simply means your own questions have to do the work.
Matching the home to the person
Write down how the person actually spends a day before comparing anywhere: when they wake, what they like to eat, whether they want company or quiet. Homes here differ far more in atmosphere than in furnishings, and settings such as Brierfield House, Marsden Grange and Pendle Gardens will each suit a different temperament.
What to ask on a visit
Go twice if you can, and time one visit around a mealtime. Ask how many care staff are on duty by day and overnight, how long the registered manager has been in post and how much the team has changed over the past year. Ask what the home would do if needs increased, and whether it has recently supported someone in a similar position.
9 care homes in Nelson
- Brierfield House · Hardy Avenue, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 5RN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Brierfield House Care Limited
Here at Brierfield House, we are a care home based in Nelson, Lancashire, and we are proud to be part of this community. We provide residential care for older people, including those living with dementia and those with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care - The Woodlands · Chamber Hill Farm, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 5QH
Care home · Run by Consensus Support Services Limited
The Woodlands is a residential care home in Nelson supporting younger adults, including people who have a learning disability, autistic people, people living with mental health conditions and people with a physical disability. It is a home...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Pendle View · 15-17 Chatham Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7UQ
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Pendle Residential Care Limited
Pendle View is a residential care home in Nelson, Lancashire, supporting adults who live with mental ill health. We also offer respite stays, giving people a planned break or a steadying place to be for a while when home has become...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care - Victoria House · 25 Victoria Avenue, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 5RH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Delta Care Ltd
We at Victoria House are proud to offer a warm, welcoming residential care home in the heart of Nelson, Lancashire, where residents can enjoy a genuine sense of belonging. Our home provides thoughtful residential care for older people and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Pendle Gardens · 54 Carr Hall Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6PY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Consensus Support Services Limited
Pendle Gardens is a residential care home in Nelson supporting adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people managing mental health conditions and people living with a physical disability, including younger adults. Our...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Marsden Grange · 239 Barkerhouse Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9NL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Marsden Grange 2 Limited
Marsden Grange is a care home in Nelson, Lancashire. We provide residential care for older people, and we support people living with dementia, people with a physical disability and people with a visual or hearing impairment. Respite stays...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - Hulton Care Home · Halifax Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0EL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Hulton Care Home Limited
Hulton Care Home is a residential care home in Nelson, Lancashire. We are home to older people, including many living with dementia, and to younger adults who need residential support, and we take respite bookings for short stays. We are a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Marsden Heights Care Home · 316 Kings Causeway, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0EY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Marsden Care Limited
Marsden Heights is a care home in Nelson caring for older people and younger adults with a broad range of needs, including dementia, mental ill health, physical disabilities, sight and hearing loss, and eating disorders. Our staff are used...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Eating Disorders - Dercliffe Care Home · Juno Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8RH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Dercliffe Care Home Ltd
Dercliffe Care Home is a residential care home in Nelson providing care for older people, and we also take planned respite stays. We are not a large place and we do not try to behave like one. Residents here have their own rooms, their own...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
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
- Pendle Gardens, 18 August 2021, Good
- Brierfield House, 9 June 2021, Good
- Pendle View, 1 August 2019, Requires improvement
Longest since a report
- Dercliffe Care Home, 16 February 2018, Good
- Hulton Care Home, 26 September 2018, Good
- Marsden Grange, 10 October 2018, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Nelson
How many care homes are there in Nelson?
Nelson has 9 CQC registered care homes: 7 Good, 1 Requires improvement, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Nelson?
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 Nelson were inspected most recently?
Pendle Gardens (18 August 2021), Brierfield House (9 June 2021) and Pendle View (1 August 2019) have the most recent CQC reports.