Willowbank Nursing Home
Nursing home · Burnley
Pasturegate, Burnley, BB11 4DE
Run by Sage Care Homes (Willowbank) Limited
- GoodCQC · Nov 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds53
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01282 455426
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 20 November 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Willowbank Nursing Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-173037099
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Willowbank Nursing Home
Willowbank Nursing Home provides 24-hour nursing care in Burnley for older people and younger adults, including residents living with dementia or mental health needs. The 52-bed home has extensive communal areas, a front garden and a homely setting backing onto woodland.
Care is organised around individual needs, with tailored plans that can change as medical, physical, emotional or social circumstances develop. Nurses and carers are on site at all times, while the home offers dementia nursing, daily activities and outdoor events. Three lead nurses have given 41 years of service between them at Willowbank. Nurses and carers are on site at all times, supporting residents throughout the day and night.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Burnley
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret House Care Home LtdBurnley | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Jalna Residential Care HomeBurnley | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Burnley, Pendle & Rossendale Short Break ServicesBurnley | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Abiden Care HomeBurnley | 0.3 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Abbey Grange Care HomeBurnley | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 24-hour nurses and carers on site
- Dementia nursing care
- Woodland-backed setting
Suits: People needing 24-hour nursing or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Pasturegate, Burnley, BB11 4DE
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Questions families ask
How many residents can Willowbank Nursing Home accommodate?
Willowbank is a 52-bed care home specialising in dementia care.
Is nursing care available around the clock?
Yes. Nurses and carers are on site at all times, with 24/7 skilled mental health and general nursing staff.
Does Willowbank Nursing Home usually have a waiting list?
Yes. They normally have a waiting list for occupancy, although they welcome speculative enquiries.
What activities does Willowbank offer residents?
The programme includes day trips, pub lunches, religious visits, outdoor activities and other events, with daily activities forming part of the care.
Does Willowbank create individual care plans?
Yes. Each resident has a tailored, person-centred care plan that staff refer to and update to provide safe care.
How much does Willowbank Nursing Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Willowbank Nursing Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Lancashire council paid on average £1,131 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.