Lancashire County Council
Cravenside Home for Older People
Care home in Barnoldswick, Lancashire
Operated by Lancashire County Council
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Cravenside Home for Older People is a 46-bed care home in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, run by Lancashire County Council. It provides residential and nursing care for older people. The home was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2020, with Good grades in Safe, Effective, Caring and Well-led. Responsiveness to individual needs was assessed as Requiring Improvement.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 20 October 2020 · Last inspected 22 September 2020
Inspectors found that people living at this older people's care home, which had 34 residents when visited in September 2020, felt comfortable and safe. Staff understood how to raise concerns and report incidents, medicines were given safely and on time, and staffing levels were judged sufficient. The home was clean in the areas seen, and earlier shortfalls around cleanliness and quality checks had been addressed.
- Residents said they felt comfortable and safe, and staff knew how to raise and report concerns
- Medicines were handled safely and given on time
- Risk assessments supported people to stay independent with minimal risk
- The provider's quality checks and the seeking of residents' views were improved, and residents were involved in decisions about their care
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 250 m away
- Fire station about 100 m away
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
42 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
Cravenside Home for Older People is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Airedale General Hospital, 9.2 miles away. The local GP practice is BARNOLDSWICK MED CTR, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Barnoldswick
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Peter Birtwistle Trust
The Peter Birtwistle Trust provides supported housing to older people in Colne, Lancashire. The charity is a member of the Almshouse Association and a Registered Provider of Social Housing.…
Part of Lancashire County Council
Cravenside Home for Older People is one of 20 homes run by Lancashire County Council 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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