Sensory impairment care homes in Blackburn with Darwen

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Blackburn with Darwen has 12 sensory impairment care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 4 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 8 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

12on this list

Official rating
  • Good8
  • Requires improvement2
  • Not yet rated2
  • 80% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.8 / 10
  • Types of care92% offer elderly care
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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12 sensory impairment 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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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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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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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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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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St James House

Run by Mr Devshi Odedra And Mr Keshav Khistria

St James' Crescent, Darwen, BB3 0EY
Requires improvementCQC · Feb 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 30 residents in Darwen, run by Mr Devshi Odedra And Mr Keshav Khistria. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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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 sensory impairment care homes

  1. Accessible communication

    Accessible communication and staff confidence using the methods the person needs.

  2. Lighting

    Lighting, contrast, acoustics and layout adapted to residents.

  3. Support with hearing aids

    Support with hearing aids, visual aids and other assistive technology.

Questions families ask

What should sensory impairment care homes offer?

People with sight or hearing loss may need adapted communication, lighting, acoustics, signage or technology. Ask how the home identifies and records individual communication needs.

How many sensory impairment care homes are there in Blackburn with Darwen?

12 sensory impairment 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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