Nursing homes in Accrington
6 of the 25 care homes in Accrington are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 5 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.
We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for nursing homes in Accrington. The typical residential care home fee in Lancashire is £1,251 a week, and nursing homes usually cost more than that, with the NHS contributing towards the nursing part. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.
Typical fees in Lancashire
Based on 420 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.
- Residential care
- £1,251 a week
- Usually £1,138 to £1,373 · 3 homes with fees
- Care home fees
- £949 a week
- Usually £875 to £1,075 · 3 homes with fees
Not enough nursing homes in Accrington have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.
Common questions
How much do nursing homes in Accrington cost?
Not enough nursing homes in Accrington have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in Lancashire is typically £1,251 a week and nursing homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.
How many nursing homes are there in Accrington?
6 of the 25 CQC-registered care homes in Accrington are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Accrington?
Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.
Will the council pay for nursing home care in Accrington?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at Lancashire council for a needs assessment.