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High Brake House is a family-run concern and has been operated by the same people for 21 years. Since then, the home has grown and expanded and...
Care Provided by High Brake House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 35 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
High Brake House will be able to confirm a room rate following a pre admission assessment. Feel free to contact us anytime.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact High Brake House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact High Brake House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Brierley Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Hannah Townson (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2018
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (35)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (16)
Visiting
- Visitors of any age welcome at any time to the home.
Parking
- Parking available on site
High Brake House Reviews (21)
High Brake House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.682) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time High Brake House has 21 reviews.
When the carers come to check mum they are very polite,friendly and interact verbally very well with Mum.
On my recent visit in may we used her buzzer to.get help getting mum to the toilet as she needed changing and cleaning and it took 30mins which seemed a unusually long time.
Mum seems to want to stay in her room which is fine.
But on my regular visits no one comes to check mum regularly up to 2-3hrs this may be normal and maybe as I am visiting that's fine.
But if wasn't with mum I know she doesn't ever use her buzzer due to dementia.
I wondered how often she is checked for safety and toileting it's there a policy?
The staff are always friendly and helpful when I have contact with them.
If there is concern about Mum the staff will contact me by phone.
I am very happy overall with Highbrake house.
Thank you for your feedback. I apologise that your experience recently on this occasion was not to our usual high standard. We have policies in place for the frequency which we check all residents in the home and I will ensure this is communicated with all families moving forward. We use all reviews to develop and improve our service.
My mum's been at High Brake for over three years and whilst she would prefer to be in her own home, she has been happy there and is well cared for. A very positive feature of her experience is the very high standards of care provided by the staff at High Brake. They are friendly and supportive and have successfully built positive relationships with my mum which is something she really appreciates.
Thank you for your kind words, i will share this with the team.
My mum was a resident at High Brake House for 15 months before she sadly passed away. The home is well maintained and very clean. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly as is the management team. Mum enjoyed joining in with the daily activities and having her hair done on a weekly basis. When it came to the last days of mum's life the staff cared for and treat mum with respect. I can highly recommend this home for all these reasons and for the peace of mind that your loved one is being cared for with such high standards.
Thank you for your lovely comments, they mean a lot to us and i will pass this onto our team. It was our pleasure to have cared for your Mum.
A clean and well maintained home with friendly and welcoming staff/management team. All of the team are helpful, understanding and very caring and they all do an amazing job. High Brake has a warm and homely feel and a family atmosphere. Thankyou everyone.
Thank you so much for your kind words, we will pass these onto every member of our team.
Warm regards.
MarkManagement Team
High Brake House
After a fall at her flat my mother asked me to find her a Care Home that was warm and safe, with good home cooked food and with other people to talk to. We tried High Brake House for a few weeks and now after 2 months mum regards it as her permanent home. Under the care of the owners and their lovely staff, mum has got her strength and confidence back and she is very happy. I highly recommend High Brake House.
Thank you for the lovely review. We are so pleased that mum regards High Brake House as her home now.
We can't thank this family-run care home enough for the love, kindness and dignity they show my mother. The care is personal, the staff are attentive and compassionate, and it feels more like a home. Knowing she is so well looked after gives our whole family real peace of mind. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for your kind review. I will pass these comments onto our team.
It's a very difficult decision to make finding care for a much loved family member who had managed to remain at home well into her 90's, however, everyone at High brake are wonderful warm caring people who have made Mums transition into residential care all the more easier, we know she's in good hands. Everyone from the staff who cook the meals, serve the tea coffee , do the laundry and the carers do an amazing job. There is a real family atmosphere and sense of home . We never imagined for one minute Mum would be painting playing skittles and having a sing song. She's looking forward to the summer so she can be out in the fabulous garden again. It has been a very positive experience so far, thanks to the amazing team who work at High brake.
Thank you for your lovely review. Looking forward to enjoying the summer days outside with Mum again this year.
After having family care at home for 2 weeks, my family felt I wasn't at a stage where I was quite ready for coping alone so I originally booked 2 weeks in High Brake
The care staff were at all times pleasant and supportive, and I felt so much stronger mentally and physically that I decided I was ready to cope independently again and return home. The fee for my second week was quickly refunded.
We are so pleased we were able to help you become stronger, quicker than expected. From the entire team at High Brake House.
My mum initially was at High Brake House for respite care. From the moment we walked in we were made to feel welcome and treated with dignity and respect which continued throughout her stay. The staff were all caring kind and professional. Each visit we were pleasantly greeted by a team member and they always were able to advise where to find mum. Staff were always available to discuss mums care and needs and were very good at contacting us to keep us updated. The management team were always available to discuss anything or answer any questions. The food was good and available in small portions. The home was always clean and tidy. They initially told us the care was individualised to the resident and they did just that.
Thank you for your kind comments. It was a pleasure to care for your Mum at High Brake. We will pass these onto our team.
I felt that I was treated as an individual, not just another resident.
It was great to be encouraged to personalise my room.
The carers helped me with my mobility. very soon, I was able to get in and out of bed on my own. The carers often made time for a general chat which helped to make me feel at home.
I was greatly encouraged to increase my mobility. The carers shared my joy with each small success.
The food was varied and delicious. I was glad to be able to choose small portions.
The activities co-ordinator, kept me informed daily of available activities. There was a good variety of activities and he was willing to accommodate interests.
I felt very safe and well-cared for throughout my 6-week stay. ALL the staff - management, carers, kitchen staff, cleaners, were very friendly. compassionate and helpful.
I would certainly return there should the need arise.
Thank you for such a complimentary review. We are glad we were able to assist you with your recovery. You are welcome to visit your friends at High Brake anytime.
My mum had been in the care home for just short of three years until she sadly passed away in January. Throughout her time in High Brake I could not fault the level of care shown by all the staff towards her. When my mum first went into the home they supported her independence, even charging up her mobility scooter to allow her to visit the local cricket club! As her balance deteriorated the level of care and support given increased proportionately so that mum was always kept safe. The staff are always friendly and cheerful, nothing is too much trouble for them. We were able to personalise her room with family photos etc. Mum became one of the 'High Brake family' and I know she was cared for and loved by all who worked there. When we were unable to visit, the home facilitated a FaceTime meet, which was gratefully appreciated. I couldn't have asked for better care and would not hesitate to recommend High Brake House.
Thank you for your kind comments. It was a pleasure and a privilege to care for your Mum. We will pass your comments onto to every team member at the home.
My husband had been at home for nearly two and half years being cared for full time by myself. He had suffered sepsis with complications of 2 strokes, leaving him registered blind with reduced mobility. As a family we took a view that both my husband and I needed that little bit of respite. Having visited other homes the idea was put on ice because we felt their environment was not suitable. In January 2025 High Brake was recommended and the Managers visited us in our home and advised us correctly for the length of respite and assessed my husband's requirements, this proved invaluable. Whilst in their care my husband wanted nothing, all the staff were a credit to the High Brake brand and could not help us enough. The family have discussed my husband's next visit, as and when this is required it will be the only home that will be considered.
Thank you for your reply. We will pass your comments on to our entire team and are really pleased your husband enjoyed his stay with us.
I was very happy how well my husband was looked after in High Brake House while I had surgery. Was peace of mind for me. He enjoyed the activities and had a lovely room. There was choice at meal times. The outside garden is very pleasant. Would definitely recommend.
Thank you for your comments, we will pass these onto every member of our team. We our glad your husband enjoyed his stay.
Mum went to High Brake House for respite after a fall. It's such a bright, clean and friendly house with a family atmosphere. The staff are so helpful and caring, resulting in mum making excellent progress and regaining both her mobility and independence. We couldn't have asked for better care.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad we were able to help and will pass your comments onto the team.
The staff looked after us and helped us to settle in with the other residents. Overall we came out feeling much better.
Thank you for the review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us.
The owners are lovely and are very involved in the care of the residents.
All the staff are friendly and cheerful and want the best for the residents.
The food is tasty and well received.
It is very clean and well-kept.
I go in 3 or 4 times a week and feel that my mother is in a safe place and is well cared for.
I also feel that I always receive a warm welcome from the staff and am able to discuss my mother's care with members of the care team when I visit.
Your kind words are appreciated we will let the team know.
There are activities organised in which the residents can participate or they can sit quietly in the lounge or their rooms. When the weather is nice, there is a lovely little garden to sit out in. Families are encouraged to visit and can do so at almost any time. We take Mum out a couple of times a week and this is never a problem. On a couple of occasions, we have been a little late getting back and the staff have either saved Mum a meal or have arranged for her to have one made.
Mum has been at High Brake House for 5 months and as a family, we are very happy with the help, support and friendship she has received. We would not hesitate to recommend High Brake House.
The long-term care my Mum has received over several years has been outstanding and I am always confident that she is well cared for and living in a wonderful environment. Even during some of the most challenging times with Mum, they have always been willing to work through the issues in partnership.
The management team and all the staff are wonderful and, even through the challenges of Covid, were exceptional.
Mum's accommodation is modern, clean, and spacious with great en-suite facilities and feels very homely. The house in general is meticulously clean and inviting. There is always a warm welcome for visitors too.
I would have no hesitation in recommending High Brake to anyone.
Nothing is too much trouble and everything is done with a smile on the face.
It's a tough job but they all do it brilliantly.
Thank you.
The home is clean and inviting, rooms are a good size, the garden is a lovely sun trap, and the food is great.
There are activities to join in if inclined, and there is a regular hairdresser and chiropractor.
Each room has a direct dial phone so I am able to speak with Dad at any time which really is a bonus.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend High Brake House to anyone.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 February 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (2) & Events (0)
- 09 Jul 2026
???? Lights, Camera, Legally Blonde ???? A group of our residents put on their glad rags and headed to Clitheroe Royal Grammar School to watch the school's talented students perform...
- 14 Jun 2026
Members of our amazing night care team where surprised in May 2026 with bucket list gifts to say thank you for the years of loyal service, dedication and amazing care...
There are no upcoming events for High Brake House.
Awards / Recognitions (0)
There are currently no awards/recognitions posted yet for High Brake House.
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (3)

Mark has been an active part of the management team for over 20 years at High Brake House. He started work in the care sector in 2003. He is a hands-on member of the management team, has good knowledge of regulatory compliance and has a can-do attitude. Mark believes in empowering team members to deliver the best care they can.

Hannah has been an active part of the management team at High Brake House for over 20 years. Hannah became the registered manager in 2003. She has extensive knowledge in medication, shift leadership and operational aspects of running a care home. She also loves activities and enhancing our residents well being.

Liz has been the office manager at High Brake for over 10 years. She has brought a wealth of customer service experience to the home having previously worked as a trainer in hotels. She is methodical in her work and passionate about the delivery of great communication and close links between the home and the families of the residents we look after.
Frequently Asked Questions about High Brake House
What types of Care is High Brake House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does High Brake House have?
There are 35 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at High Brake House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is High Brake House to the centre of Clitheroe?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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