Birch Hall Care Centre

Logo of Birch Hall Care Centre, a nursing home in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, offering older person care, dementia care, mental health care and learning disability and autism support.

Birch Hall Care Centre is a nursing home in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen (BB3 0JB). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About Birch Hall Care Centre

Birch Hall Care Centre provides nursing care in Darwen, for older people and for younger adults whose needs mean that qualified nursing support is required day and night. We look after people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities and autism, people with mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities, and residents with sight or hearing loss. It is a broad remit, and it means our staff need to know each person individually rather than relying on a general idea of what a resident needs. Alongside longer stays we take respite bookings, which helps families who care for a relative at home and need a planned break, and people leaving hospital who need nursing support for a while before going home. We would rather be open about our position than leave families to find it out elsewhere. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission was requires improvement. That was a fair reflection of shortfalls that had built up, and we have taken it seriously. Our manager has put tighter routines in place around medicines, record keeping and staff training, and senior staff now carry out regular checks so that problems surface quickly instead of quietly. There is still work to do and we are not going to claim otherwise. If you are considering Birch Hall for someone you love, please come and see us, ask hard questions, and speak to residents and relatives while you are here.

Care provided at Birch Hall Care Centre

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Birch Hall Care Centre

Where is Birch Hall Care Centre located?

Birch Hall Care Centre is a nursing home in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 0JB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Birch Hall Care Centre provide?

Birch Hall Care Centre is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Birch Hall Care Centre's CQC rating?

Birch Hall Care Centre is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 24 September 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Birch Hall Care Centre provide dementia care?

Yes. Birch Hall Care Centre supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Birch Hall Care Centre offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Birch Hall Care Centre offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Birch Hall Care Centre

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

Yes. Birch Hall Care Centre is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Yes. Birch Hall Care Centre is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Birch Hall Care Centre offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

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.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Birch Hall Care Centre supports younger adults as well as older people.

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.

Typical weekly fees in the North West

Birch Hall Care Centre has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Birch Hall Care Centre. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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