Lancashire County Council
Olive House Home for Older People
Care home in Bacup, Lancashire
Operated by Lancashire County Council
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About
Olive House Home for Older People is a 44-bed care home in Bacup, Lancashire, run by Lancashire County Council. It provides residential and nursing care for older people.
The home was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2023. It received a Good rating for Caring, but Requires Improvement ratings for Safe, Effective, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 14 June 2023 · Last inspected 16 May 2023
Inspectors described kind staff and found that people could voice their opinions and take part in everyday choices and activities, with families able to visit. Health and local authority partners worked with the home, and staff and people spoke positively about management. The home's overall rating is now requires improvement, down from good at its previous inspection, mainly because of gaps in risk management, record keeping and oversight.
- Staff were described as kind, and people could voice their opinions.
- People said they felt secure, and safeguarding arrangements were in place.
- Staffing levels were judged adequate, and staff completed relevant training.
- People were treated with dignity, their privacy was looked after, and an activities coordinator supported participation.
- Some risks were not managed safely, and infection control practices were not always safe.
- Records, including those on food and fluid intake, complaints handling and person-centred care, needed improvement.
- Oversight was weak: audits were ineffective, and staff supervision was not taking place in line with the provider's policy.
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What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 500 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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
139 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 |
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Local health safety net
Olive House Home for Older People is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Fairfield Hospital, 6.8 miles away. The local GP practice is IRWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.5 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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