SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?Good
EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?Good
CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?Good
ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?Good
Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?Good
CQC hasn't inspected this home for more than 5 years. It re-inspects based on risk, so an old rating doesn't count against a home on this site, but it may not reflect the home today. ?
The home changed owner in June 2026. Its rating dates from before the change. ?
This rating was carried over from the home's previous registration, usually after a change of owner. ?
Wordsworth House Care Home is a 40-bed residential care home in Burnley, Lancashire, run by Thoppans Care Home Ltd. CQC registers it to look after older people, people with dementia, younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment.
In December 2021, CQC gave it Good overall, and Good for each of the five key questions too. The rating was carried over from a previous registration, which usually happens when a home changes owner.
About 1.9 km away, Edgar Street Residential Home is rated Outstanding. The home changed owner in June 2026. 257 other homes in Lancashire share its tier, “Good”. Its kitchen was rated 5 for food hygiene in July 2026. That is true of 77% of homes in Lancashire.
