Mental health care homes in Blackburn with Darwen

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Blackburn with Darwen has 15 mental health care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 3 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 11 Good and 2 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

15on this list

Official rating
  • Good11
  • Requires improvement2
  • Not yet rated2
  • 85% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.9 / 10
  • Types of care80% offer younger adults
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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15 mental health 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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Almond Villas

Run by Almond Villas Limited

3 Dukes Brow, Blackburn, BB2 6EX
GoodCQC · Mar 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 14 beds
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 14 residents in Blackburn, run by Almond Villas Limited. Supports mental health 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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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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Lancaster House

Run by Almond Villas Limited

3-5 Lancaster Place, Blackburn, BB2 6JT
GoodCQC · Oct 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 10 residents in Blackburn, run by Almond Villas Limited. Supports mental health.

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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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Pritchard Street

Run by Almond Villas Limited

19 Pritchard Street, Blackburn, BB2 3PF
GoodCQC · Aug 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 4 residents in Blackburn, run by Almond Villas Limited. Supports mental health.

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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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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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Hollymount Residential and Dementia Care Centre

Run by Longfield (Care Homes) Limited

Hollymount, 3 West Park Road, Blackburn, BB2 6DE
Requires improvementCQC · Jan 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 38 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Hollymount Residential and Dementia Care Centre provides residential, dementia, respite and day care for adults over 65. The independent, family-run home also offers culturally and religiously sensitive care, with Halal meals, vegetarian options and prayer facilities.

Care is tailored around individual routines, beliefs and preferences, supported by bespoke digital care plans, modern equipment and 24-hour on-site support.

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Sandybrook

Run by Northwood Complex Care Ltd

Sandy Lane, Lower Darwen, Darwen, BB3 0PU
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 25 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Specialist residential support at Sandybrook is available for younger adults, older adults and people living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities or sensory impairments. The home supports up to 25 residents, with long-term placements and short-term respite stays available.

Before admission, each resident receives a comprehensive assessment so care can reflect personal history, preferences and changing needs.

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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 mental health care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and access to appropriate clinical or community support.

  2. Personalised recovery

    Personalised recovery, crisis and risk-management planning.

  3. Support for medication

    Support for medication, daily living and meaningful community activity.

Questions families ask

What should mental health care homes offer?

Residential mental health support varies widely in intensity and approach. Confirm that the home’s staff, environment and external clinical relationships match the person’s diagnosis, risks and recovery goals.

How many mental health care homes are there in Blackburn with Darwen?

15 mental health 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.

Mental health care homes near Blackburn with Darwen

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