Learning disability care homes in Blackburn with Darwen

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Blackburn with Darwen has 10 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 3 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 7 Good and 1 Requires improvement. 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

10on this list

Official rating
  • Good7
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not yet rated2
  • 88% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.9 / 10
  • Types of care80% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Blackburn with Darwen on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

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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10 learning disability care homes in Blackburn with Darwen

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Fosse Bank House

Run by Achieve Together Limited

1-6 Fosse Bank Court, Fosse Close, Blackburn, BB2 3UB
GoodCQC · Jan 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Fosse Bank House provides residential care and support for adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, physical disabilities and sensory impairment. The home is part of Achieve Together, whose specialist services also support people with autism, complex needs and acquired brain injuries.

Its wider care model includes nurse-led clinical guidance, positive behaviour support and planning for transitions from children’s to adult services.

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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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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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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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St Aidans

Run by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

124 St. Aidans Avenue, Mill Hill, Blackburn, BB2 4EY
GoodCQC · Apr 2026
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities

St Aidans gives primary-aged children a Church of England education shaped by faith, worship and personal development. The school supports an inclusive community where children can grow in confidence and take part in activities involving pupils, staff and families.

Children from Year 2 upwards can join the Worship Team, helping to plan and lead assemblies, prayer sessions and celebrations.

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White Pearl House

Run by White Pearl Care Ltd

3 Vincent Court, Blackburn, BB2 4LD
GoodCQC · Feb 2026
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 5 residents in Blackburn, run by White Pearl Care Ltd. Supports learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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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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Birch Hall Care Centre

Run by Grange Healthcare Ltd

Birch Hall Ave, Darwen, BB3 0JB
Requires improvementCQC · Sept 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 80 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

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.

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Heys House

Run by Blue Ribbon Healthcare Limited

160 Heys Lane, Blackburn, BB2 4NG
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 1 bed
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 1 resident in Blackburn, run by Blue Ribbon Healthcare Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Vincent Court

Run by Cygnet Behavioural Health Limited

1 Vincent Court, Blackburn, BB2 4LD
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 5 residents in Blackburn, run by Cygnet Behavioural Health Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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What to look for in learning disability care homes

  1. Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences

    Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.

  2. Support for independence

    Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.

  3. Positive behaviour support

    Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.

Questions families ask

What should learning disability care homes offer?

Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.

How many learning disability care homes are there in Blackburn with Darwen?

10 learning disability 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.

Learning disability care homes near Blackburn with Darwen

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