Eachstep Blackburn
Nursing home · Blackburn
Infirmary Road, Blackburn, BB2 3LP
Run by Park Homes (UK) Limited
- GoodCQC · Dec 2024
- 8.0Our score
- Beds64
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01254 266480
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 5 December 2024
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Eachstep Blackburn
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-11433069078
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Eachstep Blackburn
A 64-bed purpose-built specialist dementia home, Eachstep Blackburn offers residential, nursing and end-of-life care, as well as respite stays. Its dementia-friendly building design supports people living with dementia in a residential setting, while the service accommodates both short-term and longer-term care.
A published weekly schedule helps residents plan activities suited to their needs and abilities. Day trips take place in a specially adapted shuttle bus, while personal care, meals and professional help are available throughout the day and night. The programme gives residents and families a clear view of planned opportunities for participation.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Blackburn
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pritchard StreetBlackburn | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| St AidansBlackburn | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Vincent CourtBlackburn | 0.6 miles | |||
| White Pearl HouseBlackburn | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Queens Lodge Nursing HomeBlackburn | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Park Homes (UK) Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pemberton FoldManchester | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Eachstep BlackleyManchester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Heartly GreenManchester | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Eccleston Court Care HomeSt. Helens | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Holly Park Care HomeBradford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Allerton Park Care CentreBradford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hazel Bank Care HomeBradford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Claremont Care HomeFarsley | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Stephens Care HomeSandbach | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Catherines Care HomeNantwich | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Charlotte Grange Care HomeHartlepool | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 64-bed purpose-built dementia home
- Dementia-friendly building design
- End-of-life care
Suits: People needing specialist dementia care or respite
Types of care
- Dementia
- Elderly care
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
- Younger adults
Also works on: nursing
Location
Infirmary Road, Blackburn, BB2 3LP
DirectionsFeatured in
- 4Park Homes (UK) Limited care homes
- 4Learning disability care homes in Blackburn with Darwen
- 5Dementia care homes in Blackburn with Darwen
- 5Physical disability care homes in Blackburn with Darwen
- 5Sensory impairment care homes in Blackburn with Darwen
- 6Care homes for young adults in Blackburn with Darwen
Questions families ask
What types of care does Eachstep Blackburn offer?
They offer respite, residential, nursing and end of life care, as well as specialist dementia care.
Can someone try Eachstep Blackburn before moving in?
Yes. Someone considering the home can spend an afternoon there and ask the home to provide lunch before deciding.
Is an assessment needed before moving into Eachstep Blackburn?
Yes. A trained nurse carries out an assessment of needs before the move, and social services also assess people whose care is publicly funded.
How much does Eachstep Blackburn cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Eachstep Blackburn 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.