Ribble Valley Care Home
Care home in Clitheroe, Lancashire
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Ribble Valley Care Home is in Sawley, a village near Clitheroe in Lancashire, on the edge of the Forest of Bowland and beside the River Ribble. Residents can look across the river towards Pendle Hill. Mature gardens with lawns and flower beds surround the building, and an inner courtyard adds further outdoor space.
All 40 registered beds are for single occupancy and fitted with a call bell, and some rooms have en-suite facilities. Shared spaces include lounges, a dining room and a conservatory overlooking the river. Meals are cooked on site from locally sourced ingredients and can meet a range of dietary needs. The home has been part of the local community for over 35 years. The Care Quality Commission rates it Good overall, with Good across all five key questions.
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
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
Ribble Valley Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, 13.4 miles away. The local GP practice is PENDLESIDE MEDICAL PRACT, 3.6 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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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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