Care Homes in BB2
The BB2 postcode district has 19 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 514 beds, falling under Blackburn with Darwen council. 13 are rated Good. 4 homes currently require improvement. 2 homes have not yet been inspected.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the BB2 postcode area?
There are 19 CQC-registered care homes in BB2, offering a combined 514 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in BB2 have?
Of the 19 care homes in BB2: 0 are rated Outstanding; 13 are rated Good; 4 require improvement; and 2 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in BB2?
Old Gates Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in BB2, holding a CQC rating of Good with 90 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the BB2 postcode?
The BB2 postcode area falls under Blackburn with Darwen. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in BB2?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Blackburn with Darwen's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data