Lancashire County Council
Castleford Home for Older People
Care home in Clitheroe, Lancashire
Operated by Lancashire County Council
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Castleford Home for Older People is a 47-bed residential care home in Clitheroe, Lancashire, run by Lancashire County Council. It provides care for older people and is registered to deliver personal care.
The home was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2023. It achieved Good grades across all five key-question areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 8 May 2023 · Last inspected 19 April 2023
People living at the home reported feeling safe and being happy with the care they receive. Inspectors found that staffing levels were sufficient to meet people's needs, that individual and environmental risks were assessed and managed, and that people were supported to make their own choices with the least restrictive approach. Leaders gather feedback from people, relatives and staff and use it to make ongoing improvements.
- People said they felt safe and were happy with the service provided.
- Improvements had been made to how medicines and risks are managed, and recruitment procedures were appropriate.
- Enough staff were deployed to meet people's needs and keep them safe.
- People were supported to have choice and control over their lives, with policies that backed this approach.
- Records for applying topical creams were not always fully completed, though the registered manager introduced extra checks after the inspection.
- A shower room was found unclean during the visit, and it was cleaned straight away on the inspectors' request.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
51 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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
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Local health safety net
Castleford Home for Older People is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, 9.6 miles away. The local GP practice is PENDLESIDE MEDICAL PRACT, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Clitheroe
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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