Elderly care homes in Blackburn with Darwen

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Blackburn with Darwen has 28 elderly care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 10 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 20 Good, 5 Requires improvement and 1 Inadequate. 2 homes are not rated yet. Blackburn with Darwen council paid on average £653 a week for a residential care place and £818 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Blackburn with Darwen (35)

Blackburn with Darwen at a glance

28on this list

Official rating
  • Good20
  • Requires improvement5
  • Inadequate1
  • Not yet rated2
  • 77% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.6 / 10
  • Types of care68% offer dementia
How this list is ordered

Homes in Blackburn with Darwen are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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28 elderly care homes in Blackburn with Darwen

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Acer Lodge

Run by EQ Care Group Limited

Eleanor Street, Blackburn, BB1 1JD
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Nursing
  • 70 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Acer Lodge offers residential and nursing care for older people, including residents living with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairment. Its care can cover a short stay or longer-term placement, giving families flexibility when needs change or a temporary break is required.

The home provides a range of communal and personal comforts, with entertainment and activities forming part of daily life.

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Oldfield Manor

Run by Crown Care Homes Ltd

14 Hawkshaw Avenue, Darwen, BB3 1QZ
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 17 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 17 residents in Darwen, run by Crown Care Homes Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health and sensory impairment.

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Acorn House Care Centre

Run by MMCG (CCH) Limited

Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9SP
GoodCQC · Sept 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 32 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 32 residents in Blackburn, run by MMCG (CCH) Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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Andrews Court Care Home

Run by Andrews Court Limited

Livesey Branch Road, Blackburn, BB2 4QR
GoodCQC · May 2026
  • Residential
  • 37 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 37 residents in Blackburn, run by Andrews Court Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Blackburn (Florence House)

Run by Heathcotes Care Limited

Florence House, Florence Street, Blackburn, BB1 5JP
GoodCQC · Aug 2024
  • Residential
  • 13 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 13 residents in Blackburn, run by Heathcotes Care Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Clifton Lawns

Run by Oakleaf Care Limited

227 Blackburn Road, Darwen, BB3 1HL
GoodCQC · Jul 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 20 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Adults with enduring mental health issues, including personality disorder, can receive specialist rehabilitation at Clifton Lawns. The 20-bed unit is nurse-led and provides 24-hour registered mental health nurse cover for people admitted on a supervised community treatment order, conditional discharge or informal basis.

Each service user works with staff on an individual treatment plan and therapeutic programme focused on recovery, resilience,…

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Eachstep Blackburn

Run by Park Homes (UK) Limited

Infirmary Road, Blackburn, BB2 3LP
GoodCQC · Dec 2024
  • Nursing
  • 64 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

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.

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Franciscan Convent Blackburn

Run by Franciscan Missionaries of St Joseph

26 East Park Road, Blackburn, BB1 8BB
GoodCQC · Mar 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 13 beds
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 13 residents in Blackburn, run by Franciscan Missionaries of St Joseph. Supports older people.

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Hawkhurst

Run by Prime Life Limited

18 Shear Bank Road, Blackburn, BB1 8AZ
GoodCQC · Jul 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 26 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Hawkhurst supports older people and adults with dementia, physical disabilities or mental health needs within PrimeLife’s residential care network. The registered scope also includes younger adults, while the wider organisation supports varied care requirements in suitable settings.

Care can be arranged for a short stay, convalescence or longer-term residence, with support available around the clock.

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Haydock Nursing and Residential Care Home

Run by Grange Healthcare Ltd

Pleckgate Road, Ramsgreave, Blackburn, BB1 8QW
GoodCQC · Apr 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 50 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Short-term post-hospital nursing care is available at Haydock Nursing and Residential Care Home, alongside longer-term nursing, residential and dementia care for older people and younger adults. Its nursing service supports complex medical conditions and can bridge the period between hospital discharge and returning home.

Each resident has an individual plan covering care needs, preferences and tastes.

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Linden House Care Home

Run by Linden House Residential Home Ltd

Linden House, Delph Road, Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, BB1 2BE
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Residential
  • 63 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Linden House Care Home provides 24-hour residential support for people with dementia and a range of other care needs, including physical, mental health and sensory needs. The Blackburn home offers long- and short-term care, respite stays and a small number of day care places, with support tailored around each resident.

Residents can choose from daily activities and flexible schedules, with traditional home-cooked food, menu choices and special…

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Magdalene House

Run by Mr Alastair J Barrett and Mrs Philippa C Bailey

10-14 Shear Bank Road, Blackburn, BB1 8AP
GoodCQC · Jan 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 52 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Nursing and residential care at Magdalene House is supported by trained staff supervised by a nurse 24 hours a day. The home accommodates older people and residents with physical disabilities, with individual needs and wishes assessed on admission and independence encouraged wherever possible.

The family-managed home has five lounges, two conservatories, five dining areas and gardens, creating several spaces for everyday living and visiting.

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Moorland View Care Home

Run by Boldlawn Limited

Moorland View, Exchange Street, Darwen, BB3 0DX
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Residential
  • 32 beds
  • Elderly care

Moorland View Care Home offers residential care in a purpose-built 32-bed home designed around comfort, privacy and independence. Residents have single bedrooms, including en-suite rooms, with living areas and facilities arranged to support everyday life in a domestic setting.

Accessibility is built into the layout, with many bedrooms on the ground floor and a platform lift providing access to the upper floor.

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Old Gates Care Home

Run by Priory Court Developments Limited

Livesey Branch Road, Blackburn, BB2 5BU
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Nursing
  • 90 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Old Gates Care Home provides nursing, residential and dementia care for up to 90 people, with both long-term and respite periods available. The home supports older people and younger adults with relevant care needs, including dementia and physical disabilities.

Food is prepared by trained chefs using locally sourced ingredients, with seasonal menus, varied choices and options that reflect residents’ preferences.

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Queens Lodge Nursing Home

Run by Fern Holdings Limited

Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HQ
GoodCQC · Feb 2026
  • Nursing
  • 40 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Queens Lodge Nursing Home supports up to 56 residents in Blackburn with long-term, short-term, respite and nursing care. The home serves older people and people with physical disabilities in a homely setting, with a varied activity programme.

Meals include breakfast choices and a main course with starter and dessert, while snacks and refreshments are available throughout the day. Residents can also eat in their rooms.

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Ravenswing Manor Residential Care Home

Run by Ravenswing Homes Limited

3 St Francis Road, Blackburn, BB2 2TZ
GoodCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 24 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Dementia, long-term, respite and day care are offered at Ravenswing Manor Residential Care Home, which accommodates up to 24 permanent residents in a Victorian house and former vicarage in Blackburn. Care is tailored around each person’s routines, interests, abilities and needs.

The home has three day lounges, including a quiet lounge, plus wheelchair-accessible dining space and bathrooms.

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Thorncliffe Residential Care Home

Run by Crown Care Homes Ltd

Thorncliffe, Astley Bank, Darwen, BB3 2QB
GoodCQC · Oct 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 28 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 28 residents in Darwen, run by Crown Care Homes Ltd. Supports dementia, older people and physical disabilities.

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Birchfield Residential Care Home

Run by Birchfield Residential Care Home Limited

9a-11 Gorse Road, Blackburn, BB2 6LY
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 24 beds
  • Elderly care

Family-run residential care for older people is provided at Birchfield Residential Care Home, set within its own grounds and surrounded by mature trees. The property dates from the 1890s and retains original features and character, giving residents an established residential setting in Blackburn.

Residents can dine in the dining rooms or privately in their rooms. Birchfield’s chef prepares meals using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and…

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Northwood Nursing & Residential Care

Run by Northwood Complex Care Ltd

206 Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6PN
GoodCQC · Sept 2024
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 27 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Northwood Nursing & Residential Care combines residential support with round-the-clock nursing care, allowing residents’ needs to change without moving to another home. Its care scope includes dementia, acquired brain injury, physical disabilities and other complex needs, with qualified nurses available day and night.

The Blackburn home is a boutique-style setting for up to 27 residents in a restored Victorian building.

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What to look for in elderly care homes

  1. Support with mobility

    Support with mobility, nutrition, medicines and day-to-day routines.

  2. Activities

    Activities and social contact that reflect residents’ interests.

  3. How the home involves residents

    How the home involves residents and families in care decisions.

Questions families ask

What should elderly care homes offer?

Older people may need different combinations of personal care, mobility support, medicines management and social activity. Compare what each home can support now and how it plans for needs that may change.

How many elderly care homes are there in Blackburn with Darwen?

28 elderly care homes in Blackburn with Darwen are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in Blackburn with Darwen?

Blackburn with Darwen council paid on average £653 a week for residential care and £818 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £2,131 and £1,729. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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