Care home
Wordsworth House Care Home
Care home in Burnley, Lancashire
Wordsworth House Care Home
Care home in Burnley, Lancashire
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About
Wordsworth House Care Home is a 40-bed care home in Burnley, Lancashire. The home is registered to provide nursing and residential care to older adults and people living with dementia. It was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2021 across all key 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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
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
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
Wordsworth House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, 6.6 miles away. The local GP practice is PADIHAM GROUP PRACTICE, 1.3 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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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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