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Residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms and can have a say in the décor...
Care Provided by Willowbank Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 19 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
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Willowbank Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Willowbank Care Home 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
- Angel Plus Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Annette Pownall (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2018
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (19)
Visiting
- Willowbank ask that families do not visit during meal times as this affects other service users.
Parking
- free private car parking
Willowbank Care Home Reviews (86)
Willowbank Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.835) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Willowbank Care Home has 86 reviews.
I highly recommend this carehome to anyone concerned about welfare for their elderly relatives .
Thank you for your amazing review E.D, I am so happy that your mum was here and we had the pleasure to look after her, she was a wonderful lady. I cannot express enough the devotion and love that you and your family gave her, she was truly blessed.
We go on a regular basis, once a month. They do not know when we will turn up, but we always get a friendly greeting. The home is always clean and tidy with no smells. I find the staff very caring and encouraging. Annette, the manager, keeps us informed as we act as next of kin and is never too busy to listen if we have any concerns. It is certainly the best place for my sister in law.
We also aim to keep offensive smells away by providing good personal care and good cleaning regime.
your mother in law is very happy and settled here, this makes me very happy.
On arrival were greeted like old friends. E was having her hair done by the hairdresser. When she had finished, she was brought into the main lounge and helped to find a seat where both my wife and I could also sit around her. It is noticeable that the staff are always around, and in the main lounge, I feel that the care the residents receive is excellent. If it has a fault, it does not look like a first-class hotel, which some care homes try to achieve.
we continue to offer person centred care to our services user's to help them to feel more at home.
My dad has been here about 4 months now and is well looked after. It is a homely place with caring staff.
Thank you for your lovely response, I am glad that your dad has settled in well and is improving. He is a joy to look after.
Excellent care. Always kind and inform me how he is doing, always clean and tidy and happy. 100% happy with his care.
I am very happy that you are happy with the care that we provide. Your husband is a huge character in the home, it is a privilege to care for him.
Happy with the care my nan receives at Willowbank. The staff really do care and treat the residents with dignity. My nan has come on leaps and bounds.
Thank you for your lovely respond, your nan is a part of Willowbank now, so happy she has settled in well, we enjoy having her here.
I secured a move for my mum to Willowbank after her spending over 6 months in her previous home. What a difference and what an amazing place! The staff can't do enough to help mum, but seeing them interact with the other residents is a joy to watch. On her second day, she was up and dressed to join other residents in the dining room after being bedbound for the previous 6 months. She improved physically, mentally and emotionally in less than 2 weeks. I can't speak highly enough of the management and staff.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We strive in our commitment to help service user's progress and encourage interactions with others. Your mum is inspirational and has come far.
The home is very good. The staff are very helpful and friendly.
Very welcoming home with wonderful staff. Made mum feel welcome straight away. Annette was very informative in briefing myself on all procedures and activities at the time. Always kept me informed of everything in relation to mum. Highly recommend.
Thankyou so much for the lovely feedback its been a pleasure looking after your mum
I am happy.
I am so happy that you have settled in at Willowbank and enjoying your time here. You are such a pleasure to care for.
I like it here. Staff are nice.
I am so happy that you like it here and are happy. Keep that smile on your face.
Since my mum became a resident of Willowbank 8 months ago, her general wellbeing has improved significantly. She has Alzheimers but has settled really well and appears happy. When I visit she always has a smile on her face and is well presented. Willowbank has a home atmosphere with cheerful staff who attend to her every need. They make me feel welcome when I visit and I come away knowing my um is being well looked after which gives me peace of mind. Thank you to management and staff of Willowbank.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. I am so glad that she has settled well and you are happy with our services.
All staff seem very professional and caring and build a good rapport with residents in difficult circumstances. My brother seems to be very well looked after and happy.
Thank you for your response Norman, I am glad that your brother is happy.
We the family are very happy for Mum to be here.
So glad that you are happy with the care given at Willowbank l.Your mum is a pleasure to care for.
All the staff are very caring and very professional, and mum always smiles at them, which shows how happy she is. She is very well cared for at all times. All staff and other residents have become like our family.
Thank you for your heart warming response, I am so happy she settled well into her new forever home
The manager is very understanding staff are good. Food is good, enjoyed the zoo.
Thank you for your lovely feedback, so goad you enjoyed our day out at the zoo, illuminations next
I find the home very good. It is well run by the manager who has a light cheery approach. The staff seem to enjoy there work and when needed are there for you, I have never been resident in a home before, but feel settled and at home here thank you staff, and manager.
Thank you for your lovely response. So glad you are enjoying your stay at Willowbank.
Mum came to Willowbank on 24th Feb 2025, and after being at home being looked after by carers, our dad and family, we have noticed mum is a lot happier and able to feed herself and enjoy socialising with the other residents. I have noticed from my first day in Willowbank how caring and kind the staff are. It's like one big happy family. I have just one concern that the new GP has stopped giving mum her B12 and I have asked the care home to chase this up please.
Thank you for your response, I am glad that your mum is happy at Willowbank. Responding to your comment re GP, it took a while for them to get back to us after several messages sent. This is now rectified. Should you have any further concerns, please do not hesitate in letting me know :)
Mum arrived at Willowbank in December 2024. She was greeted by the staff on duty all stood together to welcome her. She settled in from day one and is very happy living at Willowbank. The staff are very caring and friendly when we visit once a week. Mum is always cared for with dignity and has lovely meals prepared in the house. The home is spotless and Mum's bedroom is lovely. Thank you, Willowbank, for looking after mum.
Thank you so much for the lovely response, we are very happy to care for your mum.
Since my dad has been in Willowbank, he has been cared for very well. The home is very person centred and staff keep me updated with everything and are kind, friendly and professional. My dad has settled very well. A big thank you to a particular staff member for the support he has given dad and our family..
Thank you so much for your lovely response, we are very happy looking after your dad, he is a pleasure to care for.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 January 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- 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
No Vacancies
Posted: 22 July 2026No Current Bed / Place Vacancies
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Meet the Team (1)

Hard working - approachable
Frequently Asked Questions about Willowbank Care Home
What types of Care is Willowbank Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Willowbank Care Home have?
There are 19 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Willowbank Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Willowbank Care Home to the centre of Leyland?
1.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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