Braeside Home For The Elderly
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds24
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2018-01-26
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
People describe finding a genuinely cosy environment when they visit Braeside. The friendly atmosphere helps residents settle in well, with staff showing real willingness to help with whatever's needed.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity60
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare50
- Management & leadership65
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-01-26
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. This domain covers whether staff have the right training and knowledge, whether care plans are up to date and person-centred, whether residents' health needs are met, and whether nutrition and hydration are properly managed. Dementia is listed as a specialism for this home, which means inspectors would have considered dementia-specific training and care approaches as part of this assessment. No specific observations, examples, or quotes from the inspection are available in the published text.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. This domain assesses whether staff treat residents with kindness and compassion, whether privacy and dignity are respected, and whether people are supported to maintain independence. Caring is one of the domains most closely linked to family satisfaction in review data. No specific inspector observations, resident quotes, or examples of caring interactions are recorded in the available published text.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. This domain covers whether the home responds to individual needs and preferences, whether activities are meaningful and varied, and whether end-of-life care is planned. Dementia is a listed specialism, so inspectors would have considered how well the home adapts care to the changing needs of people living with dementia. No specific examples of activities, individual care adjustments, or end-of-life planning are recorded in the published inspection text.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. This domain assesses the quality of management and leadership, whether staff feel supported to raise concerns, and whether the home learns from incidents and complaints. The nominated individual is named as Mrs Katie Salisbury. The home improved from Requires Improvement to Good overall between its first and second inspection, which is a positive indicator of leadership intent. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence to trigger a reassessment of the rating.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Braeside specialises in caring for adults over 65, with particular expertise in dementia care. They also support younger adults who need residential care. The team understands how to support people living with dementia through different stages. Their approach helps residents maintain familiar routines in a secure environment. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
This home scores 63 out of 100, reflecting a mixed picture: Good ratings in four domains show genuine improvement from a previous Requires Improvement overall rating, but the continuing Requires Improvement in Safe means there are unresolved concerns that matter for your parent's day-to-day security. Most scores are in the 50-65 range because the published inspection findings contain few specific observations, quotes, or detail to confirm quality in practice.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People describe finding a genuinely cosy environment when they visit Braeside. The friendly atmosphere helps residents settle in well, with staff showing real willingness to help with whatever's needed.
What inspectors have recorded
The manager takes a hands-on approach and stays visible throughout the home. Staff show good attentiveness to what residents need day to day.
How it sits against good practice
Visiting Braeside could help you understand whether it feels right for your family member.
Worth a visit
Braeside Home for the Elderly, on Stanhill Lane in Accrington, was rated Good overall at its most recent inspection in January 2022, an improvement from a previous rating of Requires Improvement. Four of the five inspection domains, covering effectiveness, caring, responsiveness, and leadership, all reached Good, which tells you that inspectors were broadly satisfied with how the home runs and how staff treat the people who live there. The home supports up to 24 people, including those living with dementia, and is registered under a named nominated individual, Mrs Katie Salisbury. The important caveat for you as a family is that the Safe domain remained at Requires Improvement at this inspection, meaning inspectors identified concerns about safety that had not been fully resolved. The published report text available to us contains very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no inspector observations, and no description of what the safety concerns actually were. That is a significant gap. Before visiting, contact the home and ask them to explain what the Requires Improvement in Safe related to and what has changed since January 2022, which is now over two years ago. On your visit, ask to see the night staffing rota, ask about agency staff use, and pay close attention to how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas, as these moments tell you more than any rating can.
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In Their Own Words
How Braeside Home For The Elderly describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where cosy comfort meets attentive care in Accrington
Dedicated residential home Support in Accrington
Families searching for dementia care often find reassurance at Braeside home for the Elderly Ltd in Accrington. This North West care home creates a welcoming atmosphere that helps residents feel settled. The team here focuses on making daily life comfortable for people over 65, with particular expertise in dementia support.
Who they care for
Braeside specialises in caring for adults over 65, with particular expertise in dementia care. They also support younger adults who need residential care.
The team understands how to support people living with dementia through different stages. Their approach helps residents maintain familiar routines in a secure environment.
“Visiting Braeside could help you understand whether it feels right for your family member.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
This home scores 63 out of 100, reflecting a mixed picture: Good ratings in four domains show genuine improvement from a previous Requires Improvement overall rating, but the continuing Requires Improvement in Safe means there are unresolved concerns that matter for your parent's day-to-day security. Most scores are in the 50-65 range because the published inspection findings contain few specific observations, quotes, or detail to confirm quality in practice.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People describe finding a genuinely cosy environment when they visit Braeside. The friendly atmosphere helps residents settle in well, with staff showing real willingness to help with whatever's needed.
What inspectors have recorded
The manager takes a hands-on approach and stays visible throughout the home. Staff show good attentiveness to what residents need day to day.
How it sits against good practice
Visiting Braeside could help you understand whether it feels right for your family member.
Worth a visit
Braeside Home for the Elderly, on Stanhill Lane in Accrington, was rated Good overall at its most recent inspection in January 2022, an improvement from a previous rating of Requires Improvement. Four of the five inspection domains, covering effectiveness, caring, responsiveness, and leadership, all reached Good, which tells you that inspectors were broadly satisfied with how the home runs and how staff treat the people who live there. The home supports up to 24 people, including those living with dementia, and is registered under a named nominated individual, Mrs Katie Salisbury. The important caveat for you as a family is that the Safe domain remained at Requires Improvement at this inspection, meaning inspectors identified concerns about safety that had not been fully resolved. The published report text available to us contains very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no inspector observations, and no description of what the safety concerns actually were. That is a significant gap. Before visiting, contact the home and ask them to explain what the Requires Improvement in Safe related to and what has changed since January 2022, which is now over two years ago. On your visit, ask to see the night staffing rota, ask about agency staff use, and pay close attention to how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas, as these moments tell you more than any rating can.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Braeside Home For The Elderly measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Braeside Home For The Elderly describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where cosy comfort meets attentive care in Accrington
Dedicated residential home Support in Accrington
Families searching for dementia care often find reassurance at Braeside home for the Elderly Ltd in Accrington. This North West care home creates a welcoming atmosphere that helps residents feel settled. The team here focuses on making daily life comfortable for people over 65, with particular expertise in dementia support.
Who they care for
Braeside specialises in caring for adults over 65, with particular expertise in dementia care. They also support younger adults who need residential care.
The team understands how to support people living with dementia through different stages. Their approach helps residents maintain familiar routines in a secure environment.
Management & ethos
The manager takes a hands-on approach and stays visible throughout the home. Staff show good attentiveness to what residents need day to day.
The home & environment
The home keeps everything spotlessly clean and well-maintained, which families really appreciate. Most people speak warmly about the home-cooked meals, though experiences seem to vary.
“Visiting Braeside could help you understand whether it feels right for your family member.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
