Care Homes in Lancashire
Lancashire has 421 CQC-registered care homes across North West, offering 13,388 beds for residents needing residential or nursing support. 12 homes hold an Outstanding CQC rating — the highest grade — and 313 are rated Good, reflecting strong overall care standards across the area. The local offer includes 104 nursing homes and 317 residential homes, with particular strength in dementia and physical disabilities care.
Areas in Lancashire
Specialist Care in Lancashire
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LA5 (3)
PR3 (16)
PR26 (7)
FY8 (33)
OL12 (7)
L39 (8)
PR5 (22)
L40 (7)
PR2 (34)
BB6 (6)
LA4 (18)
FY7 (9)
FY5 (12)
PR4 (16)
PR6 (9)
BB12 (12)
PR1 (10)
BB4 (15)
PR7 (13)
FY6 (10)
BB5 (28)
BB8 (7)
BB18 (3)
BB7 (13)
LA3 (11)
BB11 (18)
BB1 (7)
WN8 (12)
LA2 (6)
LA1 (8)
BB9 (11)
OL13 (4)
PR25 (13)
BL0 (3)
BB10 (7)
PR9 (2)
Choosing a Care Home in Lancashire
With 421 care homes across Lancashire, families have 325 well-rated options to consider. 62 homes currently require improvement — always read the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.
We recommend shortlisting three to five homes, visiting each in person, and using our guide to choosing a care home to compare them systematically. Before committing, it is also worth understanding how care home fees are funded in Lancashire — the local authority may contribute towards costs depending on the level of assessed need and financial circumstances.
Lancashire has 12 Outstanding-rated homes — see the full comparison of best care homes in Lancashire.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Lancashire?
There are 421 CQC-registered care homes in Lancashire with a total of 13,388 beds. They span 37 postcode districts across the North West region.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Lancashire have?
Of the 421 care homes in Lancashire: 12 are rated Outstanding, 313 are rated Good, 62 Require Improvement, 5 are rated Inadequate, and 29 have not yet been rated by the Care Quality Commission.
Are there specialist care homes in Lancashire?
Yes — Lancashire has specialist care homes for: Dementia Care (254 homes), Learning Disability Care (104 homes), Mental Health Care (135 homes), Nursing Care (104 homes), Physical Disability Care (182 homes), Residential Care (317 homes), Sensory Impairment Care (100 homes).
How do I choose a care home in Lancashire?
Start by shortlisting three to five homes based on CQC rating, location, and specialist needs. Visit each in person and check the latest CQC inspection report on carehome.page. Contact Lancashire council to understand funding contributions — the local authority may cover part of the cost depending on financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data