Care Homes in Lancashire
Lancashire is a local authority in the North West region of England with 421 CQC-registered care homes and 13,388 beds in total. 12 homes have achieved an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission , while 313 are rated Good. 62 homes require improvement. Care homes in Lancashire span 37 postcode districts.
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.
Nearby Councils
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data