The Clitheroe Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
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Good to know
- Registered beds28
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2022-07-07
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
What strikes families is the compassionate approach that runs through everything. People describe care that's rooted in personal respect rather than just getting through daily tasks. There's a sense that staff really see each resident as someone who matters.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness72
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership70
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-07-07
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for Effective at its September 2025 inspection. This domain covers care planning, dementia-specific training, healthcare access, nutrition, and hydration. The home lists dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment as specialisms, so effective practice in these areas matters particularly. No specific detail about care plan content, GP access arrangements, medication administration observations, or food quality is included in the published summary. A Good rating indicates that inspectors were satisfied these areas met the required standard.Is this home caring?
The home was rated Good for Caring at its September 2025 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, privacy, and support for independence. No specific inspector observations about how staff interact with residents, whether preferred names are used, or how distress is responded to are recorded in the published summary. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied that caring practice met the required standard at the time of the visit. The home supports people with a range of needs including dementia, where non-verbal communication and consistent relationships matter most.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Good for Responsive at its September 2025 inspection. This domain covers activities, individualised engagement, and responsiveness to residents' preferences and complaints. The home supports people with dementia and physical disabilities, for whom meaningful activity tailored to the individual is particularly important. No specific detail about the activity programme, one-to-one engagement, or how activities are adapted for residents who cannot join groups is recorded in the published summary. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied that responsiveness met the required standard.Is the home well-led?
The home was rated Good for Well-led at its September 2025 inspection. Two registered managers are listed (Ms Cherise Susan Homer and Mr Abiodun Quadri Odumeso) alongside a nominated individual (Mr Iroshan Sarathchandra), suggesting an active governance structure. The home is operated by 365 Care Homes Limited. No specific detail about manager visibility, staff culture, how concerns are handled, or what governance systems are in place is recorded in the published summary. The return from Requires Improvement to Good overall indicates that leadership addressed the previously identified concerns.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home welcomes residents with sensory impairments, dementia, physical disabilities, and those over 65. They're set up to support people with various care needs in a setting that values individual dignity. For those living with dementia, the home provides specialised support within their caring framework. The emphasis on treating each person with respect feels particularly important for residents who may be experiencing confusion or memory challenges. 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
Clitheroe Care Home received an overall Good rating at its most recent inspection in September 2025, covering all five domains, which is a positive recovery from its previous Requires Improvement rating. However, the published report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the rating outcome rather than rich observed evidence.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
What strikes families is the compassionate approach that runs through everything. People describe care that's rooted in personal respect rather than just getting through daily tasks. There's a sense that staff really see each resident as someone who matters.
What inspectors have recorded
The team here works hard to maintain high standards, with families noticing how well-organised everything feels. Staff are described as competent and attentive, creating an environment where relatives feel confident about the care their loved ones receive.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the best recommendation is knowing that other families have stayed for years, finding consistent care they can trust.
Worth a visit
Clitheroe Care Home, on Eshton Terrace in Clitheroe, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in September 2025, with the report published in November 2025. This is a meaningful improvement: a previous inspection had resulted in an overall Requires Improvement rating, so the return to Good indicates that the issues identified earlier have been addressed. The home supports up to 28 people, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. Two registered managers are in post alongside a nominated individual, suggesting a stable leadership structure. The main caution is that the published inspection summary contains very limited specific detail. There are no recorded inspector observations, resident or family quotes, or descriptions of daily life to draw on. This means the Family Score of 74 reflects the rating outcome rather than rich, verified evidence about what life is actually like for your parent here. Before making a decision, visit the home at an unannounced time, ask to see the actual staffing rota for the past fortnight (not a template), find out how many permanent staff cover nights, and ask what specific dementia training all carers have completed. These questions will give you a much clearer picture than the inspection summary alone can provide.
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In Their Own Words
How The Clitheroe Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dignity and kindness shape every day
Residential home in Clitheroe: True Peace of Mind
When you're looking for care that truly respects your loved one as an individual, Clitheroe Care Home in the heart of Lancashire offers something reassuring. Families here talk about finding genuine comfort in how their relatives are looked after, with several sharing how years of consistent care have built their trust.
Who they care for
The home welcomes residents with sensory impairments, dementia, physical disabilities, and those over 65. They're set up to support people with various care needs in a setting that values individual dignity.
For those living with dementia, the home provides specialised support within their caring framework. The emphasis on treating each person with respect feels particularly important for residents who may be experiencing confusion or memory challenges.
“Sometimes the best recommendation is knowing that other families have stayed for years, finding consistent care they can trust.”
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
Clitheroe Care Home received an overall Good rating at its most recent inspection in September 2025, covering all five domains, which is a positive recovery from its previous Requires Improvement rating. However, the published report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the rating outcome rather than rich observed evidence.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
What strikes families is the compassionate approach that runs through everything. People describe care that's rooted in personal respect rather than just getting through daily tasks. There's a sense that staff really see each resident as someone who matters.
What inspectors have recorded
The team here works hard to maintain high standards, with families noticing how well-organised everything feels. Staff are described as competent and attentive, creating an environment where relatives feel confident about the care their loved ones receive.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the best recommendation is knowing that other families have stayed for years, finding consistent care they can trust.
Worth a visit
Clitheroe Care Home, on Eshton Terrace in Clitheroe, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in September 2025, with the report published in November 2025. This is a meaningful improvement: a previous inspection had resulted in an overall Requires Improvement rating, so the return to Good indicates that the issues identified earlier have been addressed. The home supports up to 28 people, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. Two registered managers are in post alongside a nominated individual, suggesting a stable leadership structure. The main caution is that the published inspection summary contains very limited specific detail. There are no recorded inspector observations, resident or family quotes, or descriptions of daily life to draw on. This means the Family Score of 74 reflects the rating outcome rather than rich, verified evidence about what life is actually like for your parent here. Before making a decision, visit the home at an unannounced time, ask to see the actual staffing rota for the past fortnight (not a template), find out how many permanent staff cover nights, and ask what specific dementia training all carers have completed. These questions will give you a much clearer picture than the inspection summary alone can provide.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how The Clitheroe Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How The Clitheroe Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dignity and kindness shape every day
Residential home in Clitheroe: True Peace of Mind
When you're looking for care that truly respects your loved one as an individual, Clitheroe Care Home in the heart of Lancashire offers something reassuring. Families here talk about finding genuine comfort in how their relatives are looked after, with several sharing how years of consistent care have built their trust.
Who they care for
The home welcomes residents with sensory impairments, dementia, physical disabilities, and those over 65. They're set up to support people with various care needs in a setting that values individual dignity.
For those living with dementia, the home provides specialised support within their caring framework. The emphasis on treating each person with respect feels particularly important for residents who may be experiencing confusion or memory challenges.
Management & ethos
The team here works hard to maintain high standards, with families noticing how well-organised everything feels. Staff are described as competent and attentive, creating an environment where relatives feel confident about the care their loved ones receive.
“Sometimes the best recommendation is knowing that other families have stayed for years, finding consistent care they can trust.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
