It was once traditional that care for most elderly people could be provided by their own family but today's social and economic pressures often mean this is not possible or practical, but more importantly may not always be the preference of the elderly person themselves.

When the need arises to consider 24 hour residential or nursing care this is often a quite traumatic and emotive time for everyone involved and often met with a degree of reluctance. Feelings of guilt and uncertainty are understandable and perhaps inevitable. Our aim is to help make the decisions a little easier at a time when you have many questions and just want straight forward honest advice.

We have 26 years experience, providing excellent standards of nursing, residential and respite care services and we always consider the emotional, spiritual, social, psychological and physical needs of the individual. We offer security, warmth and peace of mind combined with the companionship of like-minded people along with excellent food, regular entertainment and beneficial activities and all in a welcoming homely environment.

A short visit to Northwood can help to overcome the many misconceptions about residential care and although a shared environment may not be the same as living at home you can rest assured that we will always try to make Northwood the next best thing.

We do hope you find our web site informative and useful but would welcome any feedback if you feel the content could be improved.

Eileen O'Neill (RN) - Proprietor

Northwood Nursing & Residential Care

Members of the Registered Nursing Homes Association, and the National Care Homes Association and a founder member of the Blackburn Hyndburn & Ribble Valley Registered Care Homes Association (now known as the Lancashire Care Homes Association).