Higher Lane
Residential care home · St. Helens
131 Higher Lane, Rainford, St. Helens, WA11 8BJ
Run by Bright Futures Care Limited
- Not yet ratedCQC
- Beds4
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01925 759162
Latest inspection
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Higher Lane
- Status
- Registered in England
- Register number
- 1-18047944423
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Higher Lane
Higher Lane provides person-centred residential care and education for children and adults with autism, learning disabilities and associated complex needs. The home forms part of Bright Futures’ wider care offer, supporting young people and adults in St Helens and nearby areas.
Care is delivered through specialist teams working with families, external healthcare professionals, therapeutic services and an in-house Specialist Support Team. The organisation’s integrated approach links care, education and timely support, with residential services designed around each individual. Person-centred residential care is available for people whose support needs require a specialist environment and coordinated input.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with St. Helens
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WinterfellSt. Helens | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| VictoriaSt. Helens | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| RosebankSt. Helens | 2.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ruskin LodgeSt Helens | 2.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Stocks Hall Care Home - St HelensSt Helens | 2.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Bright Futures Care Limited
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| St James RoadWigan | |||
| Wesley Hall GardensSt. Helens | |||
| Lowfield LaneSt. Helens | |||
| Bardley CrescentPrescot | |||
| RivenhallWarrington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Regency ParkWidnes | Good | 7.4 | |
| LakenheathWarrington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Woodville PlaceWarrington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Winwick ParkWarrington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Comer Wall WayLiverpool | |||
| Riverside PointWarrington | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Kildare CloseLiverpool |
What stands out
What stands out
- Integrated care and education
- Specialist Support Team involvement
- Residential care for children and adults
Suits: Young people and adults with autism or complex learning needs
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
131 Higher Lane, Rainford, St. Helens, WA11 8BJ
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Questions families ask
Who is the specialist care for?
They provide residential care for children and adults with autism, learning disabilities and associated complex needs.
What specialist support is included?
Their in-house Specialist Support Team is led by a Behaviour Analyst and supported by a Learning Disability Nurse and Social Worker.
From what age do they provide specialist education?
They provide specialist education for pupils from age 4 to 25 who have autism and complex needs.
Do they combine care and education?
Yes. They provide a holistic package of care and education delivered by specialist teams working with other healthcare professionals.
How much does Higher Lane cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Higher Lane for its weekly fee. As a guide, St. Helens council paid on average £1,853 a week for a residential care place for adults aged 18 to 64 in 2024-2025, against £1,883 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.