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).
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'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
Care fee trajectory
Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.
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
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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Part of Lancashire County Council
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Information last reviewed September 2026.
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