Nursing Homes in Blackburn with Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen has 10 CQC registered nursing homes. 8 are rated Good, 2 Requires improvement. 5 of the 10 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Blackburn with Darwen at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Blackburn with Darwen.
- Blackburn with Darwen Borough 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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What Nursing Care in Blackburn with Darwen Involves and What to Look For
The difference nursing registration makes
A nursing home provides a permanent room, meals and help with personal care, and adds registered nurses to the rota so that clinical tasks can be carried out at any hour. That matters where wounds need regular dressing, a feeding tube is in place, a long term condition is unstable or medication has become complicated. The nurse is on the premises rather than visiting, which is the practical distinction families notice first. Where nursing input is not needed, the assessment will point towards residential care instead.
Reading the inspection picture
Seven of the ten homes hold a Good rating: Eachstep Blackburn, Haydock Nursing and Residential Care Home, Magdalene House, Northwood Nursing and Residential Care, Old Gates Care Home, Queens Lodge Nursing Home and Clifton Lawns. Springfield Care Home and Birch Hall Care Centre currently require improvement, and Acer Lodge has not yet been rated. Where improvement has been required, check which of the five key areas was criticised, how recent the inspection was and what has changed since. An unrated home has usually registered too recently for inspectors to have called.
Questions that reveal how a home runs
Ask how many registered nurses are rostered by day and overnight, how sickness is covered and how long the manager has been in post. Ask what happens when a resident deteriorates in the early hours, who decides to call an ambulance and how quickly relatives are contacted. Households across Blackburn with Darwen often want meals and routines that reflect their own traditions, so ask how the home accommodates different diets, languages and religious observance. Visit when the day is busy and watch how staff speak with residents who cannot easily reply.
Getting an Assessment and Funding Nursing Care
Asking for a care needs assessment
An assessment of need is the correct starting point and is open to anyone who appears to require care and support. Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Adult Social Care carries out that assessment and decides what funded support should follow from it. There is no charge, no means test applies to the assessment itself, and a relative or advocate may request one on someone else's behalf. The assessor looks at mobility, medication, continence, nutrition, memory and overnight supervision, then writes a support plan describing the care required.
Who pays the weekly fee
A financial assessment then weighs capital and income to set the contribution. Savings above the national upper capital limit usually mean the placement is privately funded, while savings below it bring support from the authority towards an agreed rate. Because all the providers here are registered for nursing, the NHS funded nursing care payment may apply as well, covering the registered nursing element and paid straight to the home. Where a health condition is the main reason care is needed, an assessment for NHS continuing healthcare is worth requesting.
Making sense of the charges
Weekly fees differ according to the room, the amount of nursing time involved and how each home staffs its shifts. Rates are set by providers individually, so only a written quotation for the specific room has real planning value. Ask what the figure covers, what is invoiced separately, how much notice is given of an increase and how often rates are reviewed. If savings may run down within a few years, raise the prospect of council funding before anything is signed.
10 nursing homes in Blackburn with Darwen
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Birch Hall Care Centre · Birch Hall Ave, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 0JB
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Grange Healthcare Ltd
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...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Clifton Lawns · 227 Blackburn Road, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 1HL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Oakleaf Care Limited
Clifton Lawns is a nursing home in Darwen, in Blackburn with Darwen. We provide nursing care for older people and for younger adults, including people who live with mental health conditions, and we offer respite stays for those who need...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, 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
- Birch Hall Care Centre, 24 September 2026, Requires improvement
- Acer Lodge, 4 September 2026, Good
- Queens Lodge Nursing Home, 10 February 2026, Good
Longest since a report
- Magdalene House, 11 January 2018, Good
- Clifton Lawns, 6 July 2019, Good
- Haydock Nursing and Residential Care Home, 1 April 2020, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Blackburn with Darwen
How many nursing homes are there in Blackburn with Darwen?
Blackburn with Darwen has 10 CQC registered nursing homes: 8 Good, 2 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 with Darwen?
Blackburn with Darwen Borough 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 with Darwen were inspected most recently?
Birch Hall Care Centre (24 September 2026), Acer Lodge (4 September 2026) and Queens Lodge Nursing Home (10 February 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.