Birchfield Residential Care Home

About Us

We at Birchfield Residential Care Home offer warm, dedicated residential care in the heart of Blackburn, providing a welcoming home for older people across Blackburn with Darwen and the wider North West. Our home has been thoughtfully created to feel familiar and comforting, a place where residents can truly settle and feel at ease.

Set within the BB postcode area, our home benefits from its position in a well established community, allowing residents to remain close to the town, its amenities, and the neighbourhoods many have known for years. The setting has been designed with older adults in mind, offering comfortable communal areas where friendships flourish, quiet corners for reflection, and private rooms that residents can personalise to feel unmistakably their own. Every part of our home is arranged to promote independence whilst ensuring support is always close at hand.

Our specialism lies in older person care, delivered through both long term residential placements and shorter respite stays. For families, this means genuine flexibility. Whether a loved one is looking for a permanent home where they will be cared for with dignity every day, or whether respite is needed following a hospital stay, after a period of illness, or to give a family carer a well earned break, we can tailor our approach to suit. Our team takes time to understand each resident as an individual, learning about their history, preferences, routines, and the small details that make daily life meaningful. From favourite meals and morning routines to hobbies, faith, and family traditions, these are the touches that turn a care home into a true home.

Day to day life at Birchfield is centred on kindness, companionship, and gentle encouragement. Residents are supported with personal care, medication, mobility, and nutrition by a team who understand that respect and patience matter as much as practical skill. Families are warmly welcomed and kept closely informed, because we believe good care is a partnership between our team, the resident, and the people who love them.

Our commitment to quality is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of Good overall, with Good ratings across the Safe, Effective, Caring, and Well led domains. These ratings recognise the compassion of our team, the standard of care we provide, and the leadership that guides our home. Whilst the Responsive domain was rated as Requires Improvement at our most recent inspection, we take feedback seriously and remain wholeheartedly committed to listening, learning, and continually strengthening the way we respond to the individual needs of every resident.

Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the mixture of emotions that come with it. If you are exploring residential or respite care in Blackburn for someone you love, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please get in touch to arrange a visit, meet our team, and see for yourself the warmth and reassurance that make Birchfield Residential Care Home feel like home.

Common questions about Birchfield Residential Care Home

Where is Birchfield Residential Care Home located?

Birchfield Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 6LY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Birchfield Residential Care Home provide?

Birchfield Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Birchfield Residential Care Home's CQC rating?

Birchfield Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 9 August 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Birchfield Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Birchfield Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Birchfield Residential Care Home

Phone the home directly, or send an enquiry and we will pass it on.

Care We Offer

• Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
• Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
• Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about Birchfield Residential Care Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Birchfield Residential Care Home is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Birchfield Residential Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Birchfield Residential Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Birchfield Residential Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed. Source: CQC register

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

• Latest inspection: 9 August 2019
• Report published: 9 August 2019

Overall: Good

• Safe: Good
• Effective: Good
• Caring: Good
• Responsive: Requires Improvement
• Well-led: Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

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