Care Homes in BB2

About care in BB2

BB2 covers the eastern and rural hinterland of Blackburn, including Livesey, Feniscowles, and Pleasington in the Borough of Blackburn with Darwen. The 19 CQC-registered homes here provide 514 beds; no homes currently hold Outstanding status, 13 are rated Good, four are Requires Improvement, and none are Inadequate — a below-average quality profile compared to the Lancashire county average. Old Gates Care Home is the largest provider at 90 beds, offering nursing and dementia care at Good standard. Eachstep Blackburn (64 beds) is notable for its specialist dementia approach and Good-rated status. BB2's Requires Improvement rate of 21% is higher than ideal and families should request the latest CQC inspection reports for individual homes before proceeding — particularly for the four RI-rated providers. The district has strong provision for dementia, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and mental health conditions. Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council funds placements for eligible adults, with personal budget rates separate from Lancashire County Council (which covers surrounding postcodes). East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust covers the main referral pathway from Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. Given the RI concentration, families are advised to cross-reference the published CQC reports and speak to care managers before placing with any BB2 home.