Andrew Smith House - Nelson
Care home in Nelson, Lancashire
Operated by Stocks Hall Care Homes
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Andrew Smith House – Nelson is a 60-bed care home in Nelson, Lancashire, providing nursing and personal care. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2025).
Residents and visitors are asked to follow infection prevention and control measures, including the use of masks when visiting, to help protect the health and safety of those living and working at the home.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
279 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Lancashire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £771 |
| 2025 | £790 |
What Lancashire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Andrew Smith House - Nelson is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Airedale General Hospital, 10.1 miles away. The local GP practice is REEDYFORD HLTH CARE GROUP, 1.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Part of Stocks Hall Care Homes
Andrew Smith House - Nelson is one of 7 homes run by Stocks Hall Care Homes on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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