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Whalley Road
136 Whalley Road, Accrington, BB5 1BS — Care Home

Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Whalley Road was rated
Rating published 05/12/2017. Read the full inspection report.
- 12 bedsRegistered capacity
- LancashireCouncil for care funding
- 01254 236411Care home's own number
- Active CareOperator
- 11th January 2011Registered since
- Pathways North West LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Whalley Road
Whalley Road is a Care Home in Accrington, Lancashire, offering Residential and Mental Health care.
Whalley Road was registered with the Care Quality Commission in January 2011. It is run by Pathways North West Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 04295753). Pathways North West Limited runs 4 care homes in England registered with CQC, and is part of the Active Care group.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults and people with mental health conditions.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Whalley Road been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Whalley Road "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published December 2017.
What types of care does Whalley Road provide?
Whalley Road provides Residential and Mental Health care.
How many beds does Whalley Road have?
Whalley Road is registered for 12 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Whalley Road?
Whalley Road is run by Pathways North West Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 04295753). The provider runs 4 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission and is part of the Active Care group.
When was Whalley Road registered with CQC?
Whalley Road has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since January 2011. Its provider, Pathways North West Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Whalley Road care for?
CQC registers Whalley Road to care for older people, younger adults and people with mental health conditions.
Does Whalley Road provide nursing care?
No. Whalley Road is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Whalley Road?
Whalley Road is in the Lancashire council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Whalley Road?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Accrington, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.