Best Care Homes in Blackburn with Darwen (2026)
35 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fosse Bank House | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Moorland View Care Home | Good | Residential | 32 |
| Haydock Nursing and Residential Care Home | Good | Nursing | 50 |
| Franciscan Convent Blackburn | Good | Residential | 13 |
| Magdalene House | Good | Nursing | 52 |
| Almond Villas | Good | Residential | 14 |
| Eachstep Blackburn | Good | Nursing | 64 |
| Higher Bank | Good | Residential | 22 |
| Oldfield Manor | Good | Residential | 17 |
| Old Gates Care Home | Good | Nursing | 90 |
| St Aidans | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Clifton Lawns | Good | Nursing | 20 |
| Birchfield Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 24 |
| Northwood Nursing & Residential Care | Good | Nursing | 27 |
| Acorn House Care Centre | Good | Residential | 32 |
| Lancaster House | Good | Residential | 10 |
| Pritchard Street | Good | Residential | 4 |
| Blackburn (Florence House) | Good | Residential | 13 |
| Thorncliffe Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 28 |
| Oldfield House Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 18 |
| Linden House Care Home | Good | Residential | 63 |
| Ravenswing Manor Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 24 |
| Hawkhurst | Good | Residential | 26 |
| White Pearl House | Good | Residential | 5 |
| Queens Lodge Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 40 |
| St James House | Requires improvement | Residential | 30 |
| Hollymount Residential and Dementia Care Centre | Requires improvement | Residential | 38 |
| Andrews Court Care Home | Requires improvement | Residential | 37 |
| Birch Hall Care Centre | Requires improvement | Nursing | 80 |
| Springfield Care Home | Requires improvement | Nursing | 65 |
| Branch Court Care Home | Requires improvement | Residential | 30 |
| Vincent Court | Not Yet Rated | Residential | 5 |
| Acer Lodge | Not Yet Rated | Nursing | 70 |
| Heys House | Not Yet Rated | Residential | 1 |
| Sandybrook | Not Yet Rated | Residential | 25 |
Choosing a Care Home in Blackburn with Darwen
With 35 care homes in Blackburn with Darwen, families have 25 well-rated options to choose from. 6 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 10 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 25 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
Blackburn with Darwen care homes offer specialist support for residential care, dementia care, physical disability care, mental health care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
Specialist Care in Blackburn with Darwen
Top Dementia Care Homes in Blackburn with Darwen
Helpful Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Blackburn with Darwen?
Blackburn with Darwen has 35 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 1,083 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Blackburn with Darwen?
Blackburn with Darwen has 0 Outstanding-rated care homes and 25 Good-rated care homes.
What types of care are available in Blackburn with Darwen?
Blackburn with Darwen has 10 nursing care homes and 25 residential homes, including 19 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, dementia care, physical disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Blackburn with Darwen?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in Blackburn with Darwen?
Blackburn with Darwen Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.