Learning disability care homes in Hyndburn

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Hyndburn has 10 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 2 Outstanding, 6 Good and 1 Requires improvement. 1 home is not rated yet. Lancashire council paid on average £925 a week for a residential care place and £1,131 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Hyndburn (39)

Hyndburn at a glance

10on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding2
  • Good6
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not yet rated1
  • 89% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.0 / 10
  • Types of care80% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Hyndburn 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 Hyndburn

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Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break

Run by Lancashire County Council

Blackburn Old Road,, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7UW
OutstandingCQC · Feb 2025
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 8 residents in Blackburn, run by Lancashire County Council. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Edgar Street Residential Home

Run by Dr Morgiana Muni Nazerali-Sunderji

3 Edgar Street, Huncoat, Accrington, BB5 6ND
OutstandingCQC · Jun 2026
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 6 residents in Accrington, run by Dr Morgiana Muni Nazerali-Sunderji. Supports learning disabilities.

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Holly House

Run by Cedar Health And Wellbeing Limited

6 Blackburn Road, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4BS
GoodCQC · Aug 2026
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 6 residents in Blackburn, run by Cedar Health And Wellbeing Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Merlewood House

Run by National Autistic Society (The)

52 Park Lane, Great Harwood, BB6 7RF
GoodCQC · Apr 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Sensory impairment
  • Younger adults

Residential support is available for younger adults and older people with learning disabilities or sensory impairment at Merlewood House. Its registration identifies a care home without nursing, making the setting relevant to people who need structured assistance with everyday living.

The home’s registered category covers residential care for adults whose needs relate to learning disability, age or sensory impairment.

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The Springfield

Run by GS Social Care Solutions Ltd

5 Springfield Road, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7LL
GoodCQC · Jun 2023
  • Residential
  • 2 beds
  • Children
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 2 residents in Blackburn, run by GS Social Care Solutions Ltd. Supports learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, younger adults and children.

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The Westwood

Run by GS Social Care Solutions Ltd

1 Westwood Avenue, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4BZ
GoodCQC · Jul 2023
  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Children
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Specialist residential care at The Westwood supports children and adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and complex health needs. The home operates without nursing and is registered to care for younger adults and children as well as people with profound and multiple needs.

Support can include residential placements, outreach care, family support and short-term crisis intervention.

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Willow Lodge

Run by Blue Ribbon Healthcare Limited

Whalley Road, Altham West, Accrington, BB5 5EF
GoodCQC · Aug 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Sensory impairment

Residential care home for 6 residents in Accrington, run by Blue Ribbon Healthcare Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Clayton Brook House

Run by National Autistic Society (The)

90 Atlas Street, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, BB5 5LT
GoodCQC · Aug 2018
  • Safe Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Sensory impairment
  • Younger adults

Clayton Brook House is registered as a residential care home without nursing for younger adults with learning disabilities and sensory impairment. Its registered scope also includes learning disabilities and younger adults, defining the setting for people seeking ongoing accommodation and daily support.

The home is associated with the National Autistic Society’s wider autism resources, which cover communication, education, professional practice…

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SENSE - 85 Park Road

Run by Sense

85 Park Road, Accrington, BB5 1ST
Requires improvementCQC · Dec 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

SENSE supports disabled people with complex needs through residential care, supported living and day services. Its wider work spans childhood through adulthood, helping disabled people take part in everyday life in ways that suit them.

Accessible arts, sports and wellbeing activities help people build confidence, keep active and express themselves.

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The Central @ GS

Run by GS Social Care Solutions Ltd

16 Noble Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4HX
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 2 beds
  • Children
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 2 residents in Blackburn, run by GS Social Care Solutions Ltd. Supports learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, younger adults and children.

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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 Hyndburn?

10 learning disability care homes in Hyndburn are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which learning disability care homes in Hyndburn are rated Outstanding?

Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break and Edgar Street Residential Home.

How much does a care home cost in Hyndburn?

Lancashire council paid on average £925 a week for residential care and £1,131 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,864 and £1,682. 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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