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Lancashire care homes (431)

Overview of care homes in Lancashire
Care homes in Lancashire431
Homes that offer nursing care125
Specialise in dementia care290
Care homes rated Good or better in Lancashire326
Lancashire's Care RegulatorCare Quality Commission (CQC)
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Frequently asked questions
How many care homes are there in Lancashire?
There are 431 care homes in Lancashire, with 125 offering nursing care. If you're not sure which type of care home is best for you, you can read our guide on how to choose the right care home.
Read our guide here on choosing the right care home
How many care homes in Lancashire offer specialised dementia care?
290 care homes in Lancashire offer specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.
View our dementia care home list
How are care homes in Lancashire regulated?
All care homes in Lancashire are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Of the 431 care homes in Lancashire, 326 have been rated good or above.
What is the difference between nursing homes and residential care homes?
Residential care homes provide residents with accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication. However, a nursing care home will also provide medical care from a qualified nurse, including treatment for any illness or injuries.
Will I be entitled to local authority funding to help pay for a care home in Lancashire?
In England, if your total savings and property assets are below £23,250, then you may be able to access local authority funding towards accommodation costs, personal care and nursing care. Read our care home funding article for more advice.
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In England, care homes are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) which rates services as Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate.

Search featured towns in Lancashire
Preston
59 care homes rated Good or better
Blackpool
44 care homes rated Good or better
Blackburn
24 care homes rated Good or better
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Types of care available
Residential care homes
Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.

Top towns for residential care
Preston (81)
Blackpool (57)
Blackburn (31)
Burnley (30)
Nursing care homes
Medical care from a qualified nurse, and treatment for residents with illness or injuries.

Top towns for nursing care
Preston (81)
Blackpool (57)
Blackburn (31)
Burnley (30)
Dementia care homes
Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.

Top towns for dementia care
Preston (81)
Blackpool (57)
Blackburn (31)
Accrington (23)
Palliative care homes
Care designed to provide quality support and comfort for people living with life-limited conditions.

Top towns for palliative care
Preston (81)
Blackpool (57)
Blackburn (31)
Chorley (20)
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