Abbeyfield House, Clitheroe
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds40
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2024-02-14
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2024-02-14
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good, covering training, care planning, nutrition, and healthcare access. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which means inspectors would have considered whether staff training and care plans were appropriate for people living with dementia. No specific detail about training content, GP access frequency, care plan review cycles, or food quality is included in the published summary. The Good rating indicates these areas met the required standard at the time of inspection.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the December 2023 inspection. This domain specifically covers whether staff treat people with kindness, respect their dignity, and support their independence. The published summary does not include direct quotes from residents or relatives, nor specific observations about how staff interacted with people during the inspection. A Good rating in Caring following a previous Requires Improvement rating suggests inspectors found genuine improvement in how the home treats the people who live there.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good, covering activities, individual engagement, and how well the home responds to people's changing needs, including end-of-life care. No specific information about the activities programme, individual engagement for people with advanced dementia, or end-of-life planning is included in the published summary. The Good rating indicates inspectors found that individual needs and preferences were being taken into account.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good, and the home has a named registered manager (Ms Andrea Smith) and a nominated individual (Mrs Janet Mary Taylor). The improvement from Requires Improvement to Good across all five domains is one of the strongest indicators of effective leadership: it means someone identified what needed to change and followed through. The published report does not include detail about manager tenure, staff turnover, how the home handles complaints, or how staff are supported to raise concerns.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team here supports residents aged 65 and over who need help with physical disabilities or sensory impairments. They have particular experience caring for people whose needs have become more complex over time. Staff at Abbeyfield understand how dementia affects daily life and relationships. They work with each person's changing abilities, helping residents stay connected to what matters most to them. 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
Abbeyfield House has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful step forward. Scores reflect a home with positive inspection outcomes but limited specific detail in the published report, so several areas need follow-up directly with the home.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Abbeyfield House in Clitheroe was inspected in December 2023 and rated Good across all five domains, with the full report published in February 2024. This is a notable improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement, and it tells you that inspectors found real, measurable progress on safety, care quality, staffing, and leadership. The home supports up to 40 people, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment, and is operated by Abbeyfield Lancashire Extra Care Society Limited with a named registered manager in post. The main limitation of this report for families is that the published summary provides ratings without the detailed observations, quotes, or specific examples that would allow a confident picture of day-to-day life. An improvement trajectory is genuinely reassuring, but it is not the same as strong specific evidence. Before deciding, visit at a time that is not pre-arranged if possible, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), and specifically ask the manager how many permanent staff work the night shift and how often agency workers cover the dementia unit.
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In Their Own Words
How Abbeyfield House, Clitheroe describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist dementia and sensory support in rural Clitheroe
Residential home in Clitheroe: True Peace of Mind
Finding the right care for someone with complex needs takes careful consideration. Abbeyfield Care Home in Clitheroe provides specialist support for older adults living with dementia, sensory impairments and physical disabilities. This nursing home serves families across the Ribble Valley who need professional care in a quieter setting.
Who they care for
The team here supports residents aged 65 and over who need help with physical disabilities or sensory impairments. They have particular experience caring for people whose needs have become more complex over time.
Staff at Abbeyfield understand how dementia affects daily life and relationships. They work with each person's changing abilities, helping residents stay connected to what matters most to them.
“You're welcome to arrange a visit to see how Abbeyfield might suit your family's needs.”
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
Abbeyfield House has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful step forward. Scores reflect a home with positive inspection outcomes but limited specific detail in the published report, so several areas need follow-up directly with the home.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Abbeyfield House in Clitheroe was inspected in December 2023 and rated Good across all five domains, with the full report published in February 2024. This is a notable improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement, and it tells you that inspectors found real, measurable progress on safety, care quality, staffing, and leadership. The home supports up to 40 people, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment, and is operated by Abbeyfield Lancashire Extra Care Society Limited with a named registered manager in post. The main limitation of this report for families is that the published summary provides ratings without the detailed observations, quotes, or specific examples that would allow a confident picture of day-to-day life. An improvement trajectory is genuinely reassuring, but it is not the same as strong specific evidence. Before deciding, visit at a time that is not pre-arranged if possible, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), and specifically ask the manager how many permanent staff work the night shift and how often agency workers cover the dementia unit.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Abbeyfield House, Clitheroe measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Abbeyfield House, Clitheroe describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist dementia and sensory support in rural Clitheroe
Residential home in Clitheroe: True Peace of Mind
Finding the right care for someone with complex needs takes careful consideration. Abbeyfield Care Home in Clitheroe provides specialist support for older adults living with dementia, sensory impairments and physical disabilities. This nursing home serves families across the Ribble Valley who need professional care in a quieter setting.
Who they care for
The team here supports residents aged 65 and over who need help with physical disabilities or sensory impairments. They have particular experience caring for people whose needs have become more complex over time.
Staff at Abbeyfield understand how dementia affects daily life and relationships. They work with each person's changing abilities, helping residents stay connected to what matters most to them.
“You're welcome to arrange a visit to see how Abbeyfield might suit your family's needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
