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Care homes in Bamber Bridge offering residential care
Residential care is offered by 18 of the 22 care homes in Bamber Bridge, with 308 beds between them, operated by 13 separate providers. Progress Adult Services Limited runs the most, with 6. Of the 18 CQC has rated, 94% are Good or Outstanding (versus 84% for residential care across England). Our estimate of typical fees in Bamber Bridge: about £1,210 a week for residential careestimated. 11 care homes were last rated more than four years ago and 2 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Lynbrook was rated Good on 20 April 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Latest CQC rating changes in Lancashire, checked daily.
- 17 of the 18 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement.
- 7 list dementia as a specialism.
- Whatever your savings, Lancashire council will assess care needs for free.
To cite: "Care homes in Bamber Bridge offering residential care", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 18registered care homes
- 94%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 7support people with dementia
- 5inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers residential care in Bamber Bridge
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 22
- Residential care · 18
- Elderly care · 15
- Care for adults under 65 · 14
- Learning disability care · 11
- Dementia care · 9
- Physical disability care · 7
- Mental health care · 5
- Nursing care · 4
- Sensory impairment care · 4
| Rank | Care home | CQC rating | Date rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dovehaven Grove | Feb 2026 | 55 | No | |
| 2 | Willowbrooke Residential Home | Nov 2025 | 19 | No | |
| 3 | Lynbrook | Apr 2026 | 4 | No | |
| 4 | Greenways Rest Home | Jun 2025 | 30 | No | |
| 5 | Chestnut Grove Rest Home | Jan 2024 | 12 | No | |
| 6 | Coote Lane Residential Home | Jun 2023 | 24 | No | |
| 7 | Dixons Farm | Mar 2020 | 6 | No | |
| 8 | The Bungalow | Sep 2018 | 3 | No | |
| 9 | Lostock Lodge | Nov 2018 | 32 | No | |
| 10 | Hennel Lane | May 2019 | 5 | No | |
| 11 | The Oaks | Dec 2018 | 6 | No | |
| 12 | Brookside Residential Care Home | Sep 2018 | 25 | No | |
| 13 | Long Lane Farm | Jan 2019 | 4 | No | |
| 14 | The Spinney | Nov 2019 | 3 | No | |
| 15 | Mather Fold House | Feb 2020 | 6 | No | |
| 16 | Arrowsmith Lodge Rest Home | Oct 2018 | 35 | No | |
| 17 | Stanley Grange | Mar 2020 | 36 | No | |
| 18 | Direct Approach Care Limited | Feb 2026 | 3 | No |
Every care home in Bamber Bridge registered with CQC for residential care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is.
Residential care in Bamber Bridge: what the data shows
82% of Bamber Bridge's care homes (18 of 22) hold a CQC registration for residential care. Their Good or Outstanding share is 94%, in line with the town-wide 95% and above the 84% for residential care across England.
The highest rated care homes for residential care are Dovehaven Grove, Willowbrooke Residential Home and Lynbrook. 5 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from September 2018 and the newest from April 2026. They have 308 registered beds in total.
Across Lancashire, 309 care homes are registered for residential care, and 84% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Here 82% of care homes list residential care, compared with 75% across Lancashire.
Expect around £1,205 weekly for residential care in the North West, or £1,515 with nursing; specialist care can be dearer, so get every home's price list. How these costs are worked out.
What residential care involves
A residential care home provides a room, meals, personal care and support around the clock, without nursing staff on site. It suits people who can no longer manage at home but do not need regular nursing; district nurses visit when needed.
Questions to ask care homes about residential care
- How do you help new residents settle in?
- What does the weekly fee include, and what costs extra?
- How many staff are on duty by day and at night?
- What activities run during the week?
- Can they bring their own furniture, and visit freely?
Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. How to get assessed by Lancashire. Jargon explained: Residential care home.
Residential care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamber Bridge | – | 18 | 17 |
| Leyland | 2.7 mi | 17 | 15 |
| Preston | 3.0 mi | 11 | 9 |
| Whittle-le-Woods | 3.3 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Fulwood | 4.5 mi | 11 | 9 |
| Cottam | 5.5 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Chorley | 5.6 mi | 6 | 4 |
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Residential care in Bamber Bridge: your questions answered
Where can I find residential care in a care home in Bamber Bridge?
Of the 22 CQC-registered care homes in Bamber Bridge, 18 offer residential care (Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Dovehaven Grove, Willowbrooke Residential Home and Lynbrook.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Bamber Bridge have?
Of the 18 that have been rated, 17 (94%) are rated Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
What are typical care home prices in Bamber Bridge?
Average fees paid by self-funders in North West in 2026: residential care home £1,205 a week; nursing home £1,515 a week. These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). See our full cost guide.
Will Lancashire council pay for a care home?
For residents who qualify, the NHS pays towards nursing through NHS-funded nursing care, and the council may help with fees. Under the Care Act 2014, Lancashire council has to offer a needs assessment at no cost. For the means test, a home is usually counted for care home fees unless it is still home to a partner or certain relatives (and not in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay); in England the threshold is £23,250. How to reach Lancashire council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Bamber Bridge?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 5 of the 18 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 13 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Bamber Bridge compare with nearby towns for residential care?
Nearest towns we cover: Penwortham (2.7 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Leyland (2.7 miles): 17, 15 rated Good or Outstanding; Preston (3.0 miles): 11, 9 rated Good or Outstanding. Bamber Bridge itself has 18, 17 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.