Birch Hall Care Centre
Nursing home · Darwen
Birch Hall Ave, Darwen, BB3 0JB
Run by Grange Healthcare Ltd
- Requires improvementCQC · Sept 2026
- 6.8Our score
- Beds80
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01254 762323
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 24 September 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Birch Hall Care Centre
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-310125246
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Birch Hall Care Centre
Birch Hall Care Centre provides 24-hour nursing care for adults with long-term, complex or changing health needs, including support after hospital discharge. It also offers residential care, dementia care, respite care, day care and care for people under 65.
Residents receive help with personal care, medication and mobility, alongside accommodation and daily support. The home includes lifestyle and wellbeing services, a regular visiting hairdresser and communal indoor and outdoor areas. 24-hour specialist nursing care can bridge hospital and home for people who need ongoing attention before returning to greater independence.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Darwen
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldfield House Residential Care HomeDarwen | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Oldfield ManorDarwen | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Clifton LawnsDarwen | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| SandybrookDarwen | 0.7 miles | |||
| Moorland View Care HomeDarwen | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Grange Healthcare Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haydock Nursing and Residential Care HomeBlackburn | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Specialist care for people under 65
- 24-hour on-site nursing care
- Lifestyle and wellbeing services
Suits: Adults under 65 or older people with complex care needs
Types of care
- Dementia
- Elderly care
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
- Younger adults
Also works on: nursing
Location
Birch Hall Ave, Darwen, BB3 0JB
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Questions families ask
Do they provide care for people under 65?
Yes. The home specialises in nursing and residential care for people under 65, as well as nursing care for people over 65 and nursing with dementia.
Can they provide short-term specialist nursing care?
Yes. They provide 24-hour specialist nursing care for both long-term needs and short-term stays, including support after leaving hospital.
What does residential care at Birch Hall include?
It includes accommodation and 24-hour personal care and support for people who may find daily life at home difficult, including help with washing, dressing and other daily needs.
Is there a hairdresser for residents?
Yes. A visiting hairdresser comes regularly and offers trims, blow-dries, perms and colour services.
How much does Birch Hall Care Centre cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Birch Hall Care Centre for its weekly fee. As a guide, Blackburn with Darwen council paid on average £818 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.