Care Homes in Whittle-le-Woods with Residential Care: 6 Homes (Oct 2026)

Who offers residential care in Whittle-le-Woods

Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method

#	Care home	Overall rating	Last rated	Registered beds	Nursing
1	Hollydale	Good	Sep 2019	8	No
2	Rowandale	Good	Aug 2019	11	No
3	Willowdale	Good	Apr 2020	10	No
4	Mapledale	Good	Apr 2020	10	No
5	Teamcare Limited t/a Highcliffe Residential Home	Requires improvement	Aug 2026	24	No
6	Astley View Care Home	Not yet rated	–	90	No

All care homes in Whittle-le-Woods with a CQC registration for residential care. Order: rating, then how recent it is.

How residential care in Whittle-le-Woods compares

100% of Whittle-le-Woods's care homes (6 of 6) hold a CQC registration for residential care. England-wide, 84% of care homes registered for residential care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 80% (below England, in line with the 80% for all care homes in the town).

For residential care, the top rated care homes are Hollydale, Rowandale and Willowdale. Ratings run from August 2019 to August 2026, and 1 is from the last two years. Together they hold 153 registered beds. 1 has no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.

Lancashire as a whole has 309 care homes registered for residential care; 84% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Across Lancashire, 75% of care homes are registered for residential care, against 100% here.

Care homes in the North West typically charge about £1,205 a week for residential care and £1,515 with nursing. Specialist care can cost more; ask each home for its 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.

What to ask about residential care

How are fee increases worked out each year?
How do district nurses and the GP visit?
What happens if their needs increase and nursing care is needed?
Can they bring their own furniture, and visit freely?
What activities run during the week?

Helpline: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. How to get assessed by Lancashire. Glossary entry: Residential care home.

Residential care in nearby towns

Town	Distance	Care homes	Good or Outstanding
Whittle-le-Woods	–	6	4
Chorley	2.3 mi	6	4
Leyland	2.6 mi	17	15
Bamber Bridge	3.3 mi	18	17
Preston	6.3 mi	11	9
Standish	6.8 mi	7	6
Darwen	7.0 mi	4	3

Council help

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What families want to know about residential care in Whittle-le-Woods

Where can I find residential care in a care home in Whittle-le-Woods?

Of the 6 CQC-registered care homes in Whittle-le-Woods, 6 offer residential care (Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Hollydale, Rowandale and Willowdale.

How does CQC rate care homes in Whittle-le-Woods?

4 (80%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 5 with a rating, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 1 has not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.

What does a care home cost in Whittle-le-Woods?

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.

Does Lancashire council fund 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.

How do I choose between care homes in Whittle-le-Woods?

Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 1 of 6 was inspected or rated within the last two years, and 4 have an older report. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. See the checklist.

Are there more residential care in towns near Whittle-le-Woods?

In Whittle-le-Woods there are 6, 4 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Chorley (2.3 miles): 6, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Leyland (2.6 miles): 17, 15 rated Good or Outstanding; Bamber Bridge (3.3 miles): 18, 17 rated Good or Outstanding.

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