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Mapleford Nursing home
Nursing home in Accrington, Lancashire
Mapleford Nursing home
Nursing home in Accrington, Lancashire
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Mapleford Nursing home is a nursing home in Accrington, in the Hyndburn district of Lancashire, North West England, with 54 registered beds. The home is operated by a privately owned company that has been running care services for more than fifteen years. Its stated approach is to support staff development so that care stays consistently high, and to offer residents a secure, respectful and relaxed setting that feels like home.
The home is located in the village of Huncoat, just outside Accrington. It is recruiting Care Assistants, including people without prior care experience, and provides training from the start of employment along with ongoing support. Care Assistants help residents with personal care, dressing, washing, light housekeeping, mobility and meals, and are encouraged to keep residents involved in the home's day-to-day activities. The Care Quality Commission rates Mapleford Nursing home Good overall, with Good ratings for each of the five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Care provided
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
484 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing 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
Mapleford Nursing home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, 5.2 miles away. The local GP practice is PEEL HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 1.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Accrington
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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