Elderly care homes in Ribble Valley

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Ribble Valley has 12 elderly care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 2 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 10 Good and 1 Requires improvement. 1 home is not rated yet. Lancashire council paid on average £925 a week for a residential care place and £1,131 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Ribble Valley (14)

Ribble Valley at a glance

12on this list

Official rating
  • Good10
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not yet rated1
  • 91% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.7 / 10
  • Types of care92% offer dementia
How this list is ordered

Homes in Ribble Valley are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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12 elderly care homes in Ribble Valley

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Abbeyfield Care Home Clitheroe

Run by Abbeyfield Lancashire Extra Care Society Limited

Abbeyfield House, Union Street, Low Moor, Clitheroe, BB7 2NH
GoodCQC · Feb 2024
  • Residential
  • 40 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care for older people at Abbeyfield Care Home Clitheroe includes provision relevant to dementia and physical disabilities. The purpose-built home sits within Abbeyfield’s wider range of retirement housing and care services, which includes assisted living, independent living and dementia-friendly homes.

Abbeyfield combines care with companionship, shared meals and community life, while residents can retain independence within a…

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Beech Grove Care Home

Run by Roseberry Care Centres GB Limited

St Pauls Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2LS
GoodCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 33 beds
  • Elderly care

Beech Grove Care Home in Clitheroe supports older people with residential care, including assistance for dementia and end-of-life needs. Residents receive help with personal care, everyday tasks and changing requirements, while the home encourages involvement in daily life.

A weekly activity programme is shaped by residents’ suggestions and includes hobbies, entertainment and traditional pastimes.

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Castleford Home for Older People

Run by Lancashire County Council

Queens Road, Clitheroe, BB7 1AR
GoodCQC · May 2023
  • Residential
  • 47 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Castleford Home for Older People provides residential care for older people, including those with dementia and physical disabilities. Its registered scope also includes younger adults, making it a residential setting for people who need day-to-day support across different age groups.

The home is part of the adult social care landscape associated with Lancashire County Council.

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Hazeldene Care Home

Run by Sage Care Homes (Hazeldene) Limited

49 Ribchester Road, Clayton-le-Dale, Blackburn, BB1 9HU
GoodCQC · Jun 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Hazeldene Care Home provides residential, dementia and respite care for older people and younger adults in Wilpshire, north of Blackburn. The home supports people with different dependency needs through tailored care plans, personal care and activities designed around individual interests.

Residents can take part in day trips, outdoor activities, religious visits and daily sessions such as coffee mornings, puzzles and crafts.

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Longridge Hall and Lodge

Run by Sandstone Care North West Limited

4 Barnacre Road, Longridge, Preston, PR3 2PD
GoodCQC · Apr 2023
  • Residential
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Longridge Hall and Lodge supports older people with specialist residential dementia care and short-term respite stays near Preston. The service is registered for older people and dementia care, with support centred on resident needs and preferences.

It suits people needing a longer-term home or a temporary stay while a family carer takes a break. Daily life includes activities and entertainment, while the food menu is varied and tea and coffee…

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Ribble Valley Care Home

Run by Townfield Ribble Valley Limited

Smiley Old Brow, Sawley, Clitheroe, BB7 4LF
GoodCQC · Feb 2026
  • Residential
  • 40 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 40 residents in Clitheroe, run by Townfield Ribble Valley Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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The Croft Care Home

Run by The Croft Care Home (Whalley) Limited

84 King Street, Whalley, Clitheroe, BB7 9SN
GoodCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 28 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 28 residents in Clitheroe, run by The Croft Care Home (Whalley) Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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The Manor House

Run by Manor House Care Limited

26 Bridge Road, Chatburn, Clitheroe, BB7 4AW
GoodCQC · Mar 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 51 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

The Manor House provides residential and nursing care for older people, with dementia care, respite stays and day care also available. A registered nurse is on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, supporting residents with nursing needs in a residential home setting.

The home also offers activities and day-visitor access to dining, entertainment and therapeutic facilities.

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High Brake House

Run by Brierley Care Ltd

129 Chatburn Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2BD
GoodCQC · Feb 2018
  • Responsive Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 35 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

High Brake House offers residential, dementia, palliative and respite care in Clitheroe, with routines shaped around the person rather than an institutional timetable. The family-run home supports residents who want a settled environment with 24-hour assistance while continuing ordinary activities such as reading, chatting, gardening or relaxing at their own pace.

Private en-suite rooms and person-centred care are part of the home’s offer.

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Lowfield house Limited

Run by Lowfield House Limited

Railway View Avenue, Clitheroe, BB7 2HA
GoodCQC · May 2018
  • Safe Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 24 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Lowfield house Limited provides long-term and respite residential care for people who need help with daily living, mobility, personal care or medication. Support is delivered in a home setting, with staff available 24 hours a day and care shaped around dignity, independence and wellbeing.

Residents receive freshly prepared home-cooked meals tailored to dietary requirements, alongside housekeeping and laundry.

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Alston View Nursing and Residential Home

Run by Alston View Nursing Home Limited

Fell Brow, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3NT
Requires improvementCQC · Jul 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 49 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Alston View Nursing and Residential Home supports people who need help with washing, dressing, eating or taking regular medication. Residential, nursing and respite care are available, with intermediate nursing care offered as an alternative to a hospital stay.

The home has 49 single rooms and one shared room, all with en-suite facilities. Residents can personalise their rooms and join activities such as trips, arts and crafts or pet therapy.

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Castlewood

Run by Wrightcare Holdings Limited

Castlewood, Higher Standen Drive, Clitheroe, BB7 1FT
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 68 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 68 residents in Clitheroe, run by Wrightcare Holdings Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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What to look for in elderly care homes

  1. Support with mobility

    Support with mobility, nutrition, medicines and day-to-day routines.

  2. Activities

    Activities and social contact that reflect residents’ interests.

  3. How the home involves residents

    How the home involves residents and families in care decisions.

Questions families ask

What should elderly care homes offer?

Older people may need different combinations of personal care, mobility support, medicines management and social activity. Compare what each home can support now and how it plans for needs that may change.

How many elderly care homes are there in Ribble Valley?

12 elderly care homes in Ribble Valley are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in Ribble Valley?

Lancashire council paid on average £925 a week for residential care and £1,131 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,864 and £1,682. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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