There are 14 extra care housing services registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in Lancashire, covering Rochdale, Lancashire, Chorley, Preston, Fleetwood, Accrington and more. Extra care housing gives older people their own flat with care available on site, as an alternative to a care home.
At a glance
- 14 registered extra care services in Lancashire (North West).
- 7 of 7 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding. Across England the figure is 90%.
- Services by type of operator: independent companies 12, charities and housing associations 2.
- Largest operators: Guardian Homecare UK Ltd (5), G P Homecare Limited (5), Willowbrook (Hyndburn) Limited (2).
- Lancashire council paid £23.74 an hour for home care in 2025/26, which is what council-funded care in extra care housing is usually based on.
Extra care housing services in Lancashire
| Service | Town | Run by | CQC rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian Homecare (Greenbrook House) | Rochdale | Guardian Homecare UK Ltd | Good |
| Guardian Homecare (Lighthouse View) | Lancashire | Guardian Homecare UK Ltd | Good |
| Guardian Homecare (Tatton Gardens) | Chorley | Guardian Homecare UK Ltd | Good |
| Guardian Homecare (The Courtyards) | Preston | Guardian Homecare UK Ltd | Good |
| Park View | Fleetwood | Langley Trust | Good |
| Willowbrook Homecare | Accrington | Willowbrook (Hyndburn) Limited | Good |
| Willowbrook Homecare | Lytham St. Annes | Willowbrook (Hyndburn) Limited | Good |
| Dovestone Gardens | Burnley | Calico Enterprise Limited | Not yet rated |
| Guardian Homecare (The Atrium) | Preston | Guardian Homecare UK Ltd | Not yet rated |
| Radis Community Care (Bannister Brook House) | Leyland | G P Homecare Limited | Not yet rated |
| Radis Community Care (Greenwood Court) | Leyland | G P Homecare Limited | Not yet rated |
| Radis Community Care (Hynd Brook House) | Accrington | G P Homecare Limited | Not yet rated |
| Radis Community Care (Kirk House) | Accrington | G P Homecare Limited | Not yet rated |
| Radis Community Care (Malborough Court) | Skelmersdale | G P Homecare Limited | Not yet rated |
CQC registers the care service that works in each scheme. Some providers run care in several schemes from one registered office. Source: CQC register of active locations, October 2026.
How to get a place
- Through the council: ask Lancashire council for a care needs assessment. Many extra care flats are allocated by the council or a housing association, often with priority for people with care needs.
- Directly: some schemes sell or rent flats privately. Contact the scheme or its landlord.
- Paying for it: rent and service charges can often be paid with Housing Benefit or Pension Credit. Care is charged separately and means-tested, but the home you leave is not counted for care at home. See paying for care in Lancashire.
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