Wellfield
Residential care home in Accrington, Lancashire
Operated by Wellfield and Henley House
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Wellfield is a residential care home in Accrington, Lancashire, with 29 registered beds. It provides residential and dementia care for older people aged 65 and over, as well as younger adults under 65. The home was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2019).
The home supports residents with dementia and older age-related care needs, delivering personalised care within a community-focused environment.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
484 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia 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
Wellfield is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, 4.2 miles away. The local GP practice is ARG HEALTHCARE, 0.6 miles away.
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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Part of Wellfield and Henley House
Wellfield is one of 2 homes run by Wellfield and Henley House 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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