Nursing Homes in Blackburn
Blackburn has 9 CQC registered nursing homes. 8 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement. 5 of the 9 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Blackburn at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Blackburn, to help you judge the options below.
- Lancashire County Council pays, residential care: £800 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,249 to £1,514, median £1,409
- Care home beds filled across Blackburn with Darwen: 80%. The 12 month average is 83%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 97
- People aged 75 and over: 10,700. Rising to 12,100 by 2035, up 14%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 50 beds.
- Who pays, across Blackburn with Darwen (estimate): 47% council, 25% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,400. Rising to 1,600 by 2035, up 18%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,600. Rising to 3,500 by 2035, up 34%
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Arranging and Funding Nursing Care in Blackburn
Beginning with an assessment of needs
A care needs assessment records the support required with washing, dressing, eating, mobility and medicines, and sets out what clinical care has to continue. Where nursing input is needed, the assessment should say so explicitly, because that determines both the type of home and the funding route. It is free and open to anyone who appears to need care, whatever their savings. A relative providing most of that support can request a carer assessment at the same time.
How funding is decided
A financial assessment weighs income, savings and capital to establish what the person contributes and whether public money covers the balance. Property is treated differently depending on circumstances, including whether a spouse continues to live there. The adult social care team at Lancashire County Council carries out both assessments and can explain what support may be available while an application is pending. Where nursing care is required, ask separately about the funded nursing care contribution towards the nursing element, since that is assessed differently from the rest of the fee.
Understanding the fee structure
Ask each home for a written breakdown separating accommodation, personal care, nursing input, laundry, activities and escorted appointments, with extras marked plainly. Ask how often fees are reviewed and by what margin recently, and confirm whether a third party top up would be expected where a council contribution applies.
Choosing the Right Home in Blackburn
Working through the inspection record
Nine homes appear on this page: seven rated Good, one marked Requires Improvement and one without a published rating. The unrated service should not be dismissed on that basis, since an absent rating usually reflects an inspection not yet completed rather than any concern recorded. For the home marked down, look at which of the five key questions fell short, whether the issue involved safety, staffing, medicines or paperwork, and how recently the report appeared, then ask what changed afterwards. Check the publication date in every case.
What to ask on a visit
Ask how many registered nurses are on duty across each shift and how often agency nurses are relied upon, because continuity of nursing staff shapes outcomes more than any feature of the building. Check how medicines are stored, administered and recorded, and what happens when a resident becomes unwell out of hours. Ask who writes the care plan, how often it is reviewed, and how families are told about a change in health. Going in the late afternoon, when staffing is thinnest, usually tells you more than a mid morning tour.
9 nursing homes in Blackburn
- Eachstep · Infirmary Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 3LP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Park Homes (UK) Limited
Eachstep Blackburn is a nursing home in Blackburn, providing nursing and personal care for older people and for younger adults with a wide span of needs. We care for residents living with dementia, adults who have a learning disability,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Magdalene House · 10-14 Shear Bank Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 8AP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Mr Alastair J Barrett and Mrs Philippa C Bailey
Magdalene House is a nursing home in Blackburn for older people who need nursing care as well as help with everyday life. Having qualified nurses on the team alongside our care staff means we can look after residents whose health needs...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Rockmount Northwest · 1 Blackburn Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4HD
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Rockmount Northwest Limited
Rockmount Northwest is a care home in Blackburn, Lancashire, providing both residential and nursing care. We support adults living with mental health conditions, people with a physical disability, people with a visual or hearing impairment...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse - Springfield Care Home · Preston New Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 6PS
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by New Springfield Care LTD
Springfield Care Home is a nursing home in Blackburn. We care for older people who need nursing support, including people living with dementia, and we take respite admissions alongside permanent places. Having qualified nurses on site...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Acer Lodge · Eleanor Street, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 1JD
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by EQ Care Group Limited
Acer Lodge is a nursing home in Blackburn. We support older people whose needs include nursing care, including many living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss. We also offer respite...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - Old Gates Care Home · Livesey Branch Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 5BU
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Priory Court Developments Limited
We are a nursing home in Blackburn, caring for older people and for younger adults who need nursing support, including people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. We also welcome people for respite stays where a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Northwood Nursing & Residential Care · 206 Preston New Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 6PN
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Northwood Complex Care Ltd
Northwood Nursing and Residential Care is a nursing home in Blackburn, in Blackburn with Darwen. We provide both nursing and residential care, which means people can stay with us as their needs change rather than having to move somewhere...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Queens Lodge Nursing Home · Haslingden Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 3HQ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Fern Holdings Limited
Queens Lodge Nursing Home is in Blackburn. We provide nursing care for older people, including people with a physical disability, and we offer respite stays. Having registered nurses on the team means we can look after people with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Haydock Nursing and Residential Care Home · Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 8QW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Grange Healthcare Ltd
We at Haydock Nursing and Residential Care Home are proud to offer a welcoming nursing home setting in Blackburn, where compassionate nursing care, dementia support, and residential living come together under one roof. Nestled within the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Blackburn with Darwen, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care North West figure, because too few Blackburn with Darwen homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,409. | £800 | £1,249 to £1,514 |
| Nursing care England figure, because too few Blackburn with Darwen homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916. | £954 | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care North West figure, because too few Blackburn with Darwen homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,533. | Not published separately | £1,372 to £1,648 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Blackburn with Darwen homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Acer Lodge, 4 September 2026, Good
- Queens Lodge Nursing Home, 10 February 2026, Good
- Eachstep Blackburn, 5 December 2024, Good
Longest since a report
- Magdalene House, 11 January 2018, Good
- Rockmount Northwest, 24 May 2018, Good
- Haydock Nursing and Residential Care Home, 1 April 2020, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Blackburn
How many nursing homes are there in Blackburn?
Blackburn has 9 CQC registered nursing homes: 8 Good, 1 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Blackburn?
Lancashire County Council pays an average of £800 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,249 to £1,514 a week. North West figure, because too few Blackburn with Darwen homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,409. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which nursing homes in Blackburn were inspected most recently?
Acer Lodge (4 September 2026), Queens Lodge Nursing Home (10 February 2026) and Eachstep Blackburn (5 December 2024) have the most recent CQC reports.