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Moorhead Rest Home

309-315 Whalley Road, Accrington, BB5 5DF — Care Home

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Moorhead Rest Home

Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment

How Moorhead Rest Home was rated

Rating published 02/07/2026. Read the full inspection report.

  • 27 bedsRegistered capacity
  • LancashireCouncil for care funding
  • 01254 232793Care home's own number
  • Dovehaven Care HomesOperator
  • 15th December 2010Registered since
  • M.M.R. Care Limited, BB5 5DFRegistered provider

Care offered

Care types at Moorhead Rest Home

Located in Accrington, Lancashire, Moorhead Rest Home provides Residential, Dementia and Respite care, run by Dovehaven Care Homes.

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Support and specialisms

Support for

  • Companionship
  • Personal care

Disability support

  • Physical Disability
  • Physically Frail
  • Walking Frame

Dementia specialisms

Medication support

  • By Mouth

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What rating has Moorhead Rest Home been given by the regulator?

Moorhead Rest Home was given an overall rating of "Good" by the CQC in September 2018.

What types of care does Moorhead Rest Home provide?

Moorhead Rest Home's care offering covers Residential, Dementia and Respite care.

How many rooms does Moorhead Rest Home have?

There are 27 rooms at Moorhead Rest Home.

How much does Moorhead Rest Home cost?

Fees at Moorhead Rest Home begin at £679.00 a week.

Does Moorhead Rest Home provide Residential care?

Residential care is one of the care types Moorhead Rest Home offers.

Does Moorhead Rest Home offer Respite care?

Respite care is one of the care types Moorhead Rest Home offers.

Does Moorhead Rest Home provide care for people with Dementia?

Moorhead Rest Home does provide care for people with Dementia.

What Local Authority does Moorhead Rest Home come under?

Moorhead Rest Home comes under Lancashire.

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