Lancashire County Council
Woodside Home for Older People
Care home in Burnley, Lancashire
Operated by Lancashire County Council
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About
Woodside Home for Older People is a 46-bed residential care home in Burnley, Lancashire, operated by Lancashire County Council. It provides care for older people and was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2018, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 550 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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
251 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Woodside Home for Older People is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, 7.8 miles away. The local GP practice is PADIHAM GROUP PRACTICE, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Burnley
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Part of Lancashire County Council
Woodside Home for Older People is one of 20 homes run by Lancashire County Council 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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