Care homes · Lancashire
Care homes in Burnley offering mental health care
11 out of 21 care homes in Burnley are registered for mental health care, holding 177 beds in total, run by 9 different providers. The largest is Healycare Limited, with 3. 73% of the 11 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 82% for mental health care across England. Expect to pay in Burnley about £1,210 a week for residential careestimated. 5 care homes have a rating more than four years old. On 28 January 2026, Adam House was rated Requires improvement, the newest rating here.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- 8 of the 11 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, 3 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
- A care needs assessment from Lancashire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Lancashire daily: see the latest changes.
- 5 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia; nursing care is provided by 1.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Burnley offering mental health care", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 11CQC-registered care homes
- 73%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 5are registered for dementia
- 1rated or inspected within two years
Who offers mental health care in Burnley
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 21
- Residential care · 20
- Elderly care · 16
- Care for adults under 65 · 13
- Mental health care · 11
- Learning disability care · 9
- Dementia care · 8
- Physical disability care · 3
| # | Home | Rating | Rated | Beds | Nursing care |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakmount House | Dec 2022 | 10 | No | |
| 2 | Healy House | Jan 2023 | 12 | No | |
| 3 | Gorse Hill | Nov 2023 | 8 | No | |
| 4 | Benjamin House | Sep 2018 | 10 | No | |
| 5 | Acorn Heights Care Home | Apr 2018 | 22 | No | |
| 6 | Lawwood | Dec 2018 | 12 | No | |
| 7 | Willowbank Nursing Home | Nov 2019 | 53 | Yes | |
| 8 | Brook House Residential Home | Oct 2019 | 10 | No | |
| 9 | Adam House | Jan 2026 | 6 | No | |
| 10 | Abiden Care Home | Mar 2023 | 22 | No | |
| 11 | Margaret House Care Home Ltd | Nov 2022 | 12 | No |
This table lists each care home in Burnley registered for mental health care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.
Mental health care in Burnley by the numbers
11 of the 21 care homes in Burnley are registered with CQC for mental health care (52%). Of those rated, 73% are Good or Outstanding: 7 points below the 80% for every care home here, and below the England figure of 82% for mental health care.
Oakmount House, Healy House and Gorse Hill lead the list for mental health care. The newest rating is from January 2026 and the oldest from April 2018; 1 fall within the last two years. Between them they have 177 registered beds; 1 also provides nursing care.
For comparison, Lancashire has 134 care homes registered for mental health care; of those rated, 81% are Good or Outstanding. Mental health care is on 52% of registrations here and 32% across Lancashire.
In the North West, residential care typically costs about £1,205 a week and nursing care about £1,515. Specialist care may cost more, so check prices with each home. How these costs are worked out.
What mental health care involves
Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, severe depression and psychosis linked to dementia are among the conditions this care is for. Providers aim to keep people stable and help them recover, support them with their medicines, and work closely with the community mental health team.
Before you choose: questions on mental health care
- How do you support someone during a crisis, day or night?
- How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
- How do you manage medication and side effects?
- How do you work with the local community mental health team?
- What mental health training do staff have?
Support: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. All mental health care in Lancashire.
Mental health care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley | – | 11 | 8 |
| Brierfield | 2.2 mi | 5 | 2 |
| Padiham | 2.8 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Colne | 5.4 mi | 3 | 1 |
| Accrington | 5.6 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Rawtenstall | 6.5 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Bacup | 6.8 mi | 5 | 3 |
Council support
Lancashire
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Common questions about mental health care in Burnley
How many care homes in Burnley offer mental health care?
Mental health care is offered by 11 of the 21 registered care homes in Burnley (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Oakmount House, Healy House and Gorse Hill.
How are care homes in Burnley rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 11. Of those, 8 (73%) are Good or Outstanding; 3 are Requires improvement or Inadequate.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Burnley?
Self-funder fees in North West: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,205 a week; nursing home £1,515 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Read the full cost guide.
Can Lancashire council help pay for a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Lancashire council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with Lancashire council.
How can I pick between care homes in Burnley?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 1 of the 11 on this page was inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 10. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about mental health care in towns near Burnley?
Burnley has 11, with 8 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Brierfield (2.2 miles): 5, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Padiham (2.8 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Colne (5.4 miles): 3, 1 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Mental health care in nearby towns
- Mental health care in Brierfield 2.2 mi
- Mental health care in Padiham 2.8 mi
- Mental health care in Nelson 3.4 mi
- Mental health care in Colne 5.4 mi
- Mental health care in Accrington 5.6 mi
- Mental health care in Clayton-le-Moors 5.8 mi
- Mental health care in Church 6.3 mi
- Mental health care in Rawtenstall 6.5 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.