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26 Blackburn with Darwen Area Old Age & Elderly Care Homes 382 Reviews | Avg. starting price £994 per week
Birchfield Residential Care Home

9a - 11 Gorse Road, Blackburn BB2 6LY 

9.8 45 reviews
"My Aunt has been at Birchfied for the last year or so, she has no family nearby and I can only visit too infrequently. It is so difficult…"   Read all 45 reviews

Birchfield Residential Care Home in Blackburn is a family-run home delivering a high level of care at an affordable price. Birchfield has received consistently good reports from the CQC and Blackburn with Darwen Council making it one of the top… Read more about Birchfield Residential Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 24 Rooms from £750 / week
Acorn House Care Centre

Whalley New Road, Roe Lee, Blackburn BB1 9SP 

9.8 50 reviews
"My father in law has been a resident at Acorn Care since January. We reviewed several care homes before he decided on the Acorn Care Home.…"   Read all 50 reviews

Acorn House Care Home is a residential care service, offering elderly people with a number of sensitive needs an accommodation in which they can achieve a pleasing day-to-day life, while also providing dementia care where required. The service is… Read more about Acorn House Care Centre

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 32 Rooms from £1,144 / week
Acer Lodge

Eleanor Street, Blackburn BB1 1GA 

9.8 17 reviews
"My uncle has a life ending condition of Motor Neurone Disease, We had a very stressful and upsetting experience trying to discharge my…"   Read all 17 reviews
Group/Owner EQ Care Group

Acer Lodge care home in Blackburn is newly built (2024) offering dementia nursing, nursing and residential care for people over 55. The home offers heart-centred and high-quality care, fostering a sense of community, well-being and independence. Acer… Read more about Acer Lodge

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 70 Rooms from £1,100 / week
Hollymount Residential & Dementia Care Centre

3 West Park Road, Blackburn BB2 6DE 

9.6 47 reviews
"I can only describe the staff at Hollymount care home as exempley, they are to a man all caring and respectful to the residents. The food…"   Read all 47 reviews

Hollymount Residential and Dementia Care Home is a comfortable and spacious 38-capacity care facility based opposite Corporation Park in Blackburn, offering services that incorporate an extensive range of health and medical expertise and talent. It offers… Read more about Hollymount Residential & Dementia Care Centre

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 38 Rooms from £850 / week
Old Gates Care Home

Livesey Branch Road, Feniscowles, Blackburn BB2 5BU 

9.4 66 reviews
"My auntie is happy with everything enjoys the food, loves to be social with every body is able to move around freely around the unit in her…"   Read all 66 reviews
Group/Owner We Care Group

Old Gates is situated in the peaceful residential area of Feniscowles in Blackburn. It is a warm, welcoming purpose built care home with 90 beds, offering residential, nursing and nursing dementia care. The home has a number of smaller, welcoming… Read more about Old Gates Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 90 Rooms from £990 / week
Eachstep Blackburn

Infirmary Road, Blackburn BB2 3LP 

9.0 26 reviews
"My mother has recently been admitted to Each Step Care home. The home is lovely, clean with a fresh odour to the home. The meals look good…"   Read all 26 reviews

EachStep Blackburn is a pioneering £5m specialist dementia care service that opened in May 2016 and was named 'best dementia care home' at the National Dementia Awards in November 2016. The home, which provides residential and nursing care to up… Read more about Eachstep Blackburn

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 64 Rooms from £1,398 / week
Thorncliffe Residential Care Home

Astley Bank, Darwen BB3 2QB 

9.3 5 reviews
"All staff are kind , friendly and work so hard to keep the residents happy . My mother was very happy living there and was cared for…"   Read all 5 reviews

Crown Care Homes is a proud family-run business that has been dedicated to providing exceptional care since 1982. With over four decades of experience, the organisation has built a reputation on compassion, respect, and a commitment to delivering the… Read more about Thorncliffe Residential Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Eating Disorders
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 28 Rooms from £1,037 / week
Hawkhurst Care Centre

16/18 Shear Bank Road, Blackburn BB1 8AZ 

9.0 26 reviews
"My wife has been a resident in excess of 5 years. She has an end case of Alzheimer's. Care has always been excellent. My daughter and I are…"   Read all 26 reviews
Group/Owner Prime Life Ltd

Hawkhurst Care Centre is a twenty-six bed care facility providing for clients whose needs are associated with their mental health needs, including dementia. All PrimeLife care services place respect at dignity at the core of their provision, combined… Read more about Hawkhurst Care Centre

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 26 Rooms from £1,225 / week
Queens Lodge Nursing Home

Haslingden Road, Blackburn BB2 3HQ 

8.3 12 reviews
"I have placed 3 relatives in this care home over the last 8 years. All have been cared for well, the staff are very helpful and friendly…"   Read all 12 reviews

Queen's Lodge is Nursing and Residential Care Home situated in Blackburn, Lancashire. The home, which is rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (January 2021), provides care for up to 56 people. This includes a brand new 24-bedroom extension… Read more about Queens Lodge Nursing Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 56 Rooms from £963 / week
New Springfield Care Home

Preston New Road, Blackburn BB2 6PS 

8.2 24 reviews
"I was dreading having to put my mum into a care home but as a family we all decided it was the right the time. My mum has dementia and is…"   Read all 24 reviews
Group/Owner Each Other Care

New Springfield is a homely and welcoming setting conveniently located on Preston New Road in Blackburn. Delivering residential, dementia, nursing, respite, and day care services, the team at New Springfield focuses on empowering residents to live… Read more about New Springfield Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 65 Rooms from £1,210 / week

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Sandy Brook House Care Centre

Sandy Lane, Lower Darwen, Darwen BB3 0PU 

7.9 15 reviews
"Had my first visit to Sandybrook to see my uncle, who has been a resident there for the past year. My uncle has no family in the UK, and…"   Read all 15 reviews
Group/Owner Prime Life Ltd

Sandy Brook House Care Centre is a twenty-five bed facility providing for clients whose needs are associated with their mental health needs, including dementia. All PrimeLife care services place respect at dignity at the core of their provision, combined… Read more about Sandy Brook House Care Centre

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Mental Health
  • 25 Rooms from £1,183 / week
Moorland View

Exchange Street, Chapels, Darwen BB3 0DT 

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 32 Rooms from £710 / week
Birch Hall Care Centre

Birch Hall Avenue, Darwen BB3 0JB 

Birch Hall Care Centre is an eighty capacity accommodation that makes an excellent contribution to elderly care provision in the Darwen area. Carers are widely skilled in maintaining effective care packages, including for nursing and dementia needs… Read more about Birch Hall Care Centre

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 80 Rooms from £1,102 / week
Higher Bank

4 Higher Bank Villas, Adelaide Terrace, Blackburn BB2 6EU 

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • 22 Rooms
Andrews Court Care Home

Livesey Branch Road, Blackburn BB2 4QR 

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 37 Rooms
Ravenswing Manor Residential Care Home

3 St Francis Road, Blackburn BB2 2TZ 

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 24 Rooms
Branch Court Residential Care Home

Livesey Branch Road, Blackburn BB2 4QR 

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • 30 Rooms
St James House

St James' Crescent, Darwen BB3 0EY 

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 30 Rooms from £710 / week
Oldfield House

15 Hawkshaw Avenue, Darwen BB3 1QZ 

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • 18 Rooms from £1,037 / week
Oldfield Manor

14 Hawkshaw Avenue, Darwen BB3 1QZ 

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • 17 Rooms from £823 / week
Linden House

Delph Lane, Shadsworth Road, Blackburn BB1 2BE 

2 reviews
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Physical Disability
  • 63 Rooms
Magdalene House

10/14 Shear Bank Road, Blackburn BB1 8AP 

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • 52 Rooms
Northwood Nursing & Residential Care

206 Preston New Road, Blackburn BB2 6PN 

8.6 13 reviews
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • 27 Rooms
Alternative House Care Home

548 Preston Old Road, Blackburn BB2 5NL 

8.1 34 reviews
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 16 Rooms from £680 / week
Haydock Nursing & Residential Care Home

Pleckgate Road, Ramsgreave, Blackburn BB1 8QW 

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • 50 Rooms
Franciscan Convent

26 East Park Road, Blackburn BB1 8BB 

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • 13 Rooms

Frequently Asked Questions about Blackburn with Darwen Area older person Care Homes

Older person care home costs in Blackburn with Darwen Area

Average older person care home costs in Blackburn with Darwen Area by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 14 care homes with fees listed in Blackburn with Darwen Area.

Type of Care Provided Blackburn with Darwen Area Lancashire England UK
Residential Care £994 £1,012 £1,243 £1,248
Residential Dementia Care £1,045 £1,061 £1,284 £1,291
Nursing Care £1,182 £1,309 £1,497 £1,485
Nursing Dementia Care £1,210 £1,412 £1,527 £1,520
All Care Types £994 £1,021 £1,253 £1,260
Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our care home fees guide.
Average starting prices for self-funders in Blackburn with Darwen Area older person Care Homes by care type
Average cost of Residential Care from 14 care homes with fees listed
£994 per week
  • 1.8% below Lancashire average
  • 20% below England average
  • 20.4% below UK average
Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 12 care homes with fees listed
£1,045 per week
  • 1.5% below Lancashire average
  • 18.6% below England average
  • 19.1% below UK average
Average cost of Nursing Care from 4 care homes with fees listed
£1,182 per week
  • 9.7% below Lancashire average
  • 21% below England average
  • 20.4% below UK average
Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 4 care homes with fees listed
£1,210 per week
  • 14.3% below Lancashire average
  • 20.8% below England average
  • 20.4% below UK average

How many older person Care Homes are there in Blackburn with Darwen Area?

There are 26 older person Care Homes in Blackburn with Darwen Area, including 9 Nursing Homes & 17 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person Care Homes in Blackburn with Darwen Area have the highest Review Score?

Birchfield Residential Care Home, Acorn House Care Centre & Acer Lodge are some of the older people Care Homes with the highest Review Score in Blackburn with Darwen Area.

Which older person Care Homes in Blackburn with Darwen Area offer Nursing Care?

Acer Lodge, Old Gates Care Home & Eachstep Blackburn are some of the 8 older people Nursing Homes in Blackburn with Darwen Area.

How many elderly Care Homes offer Dementia Care in Blackburn with Darwen Area?

There are 21 elderly Care Homes offering Dementia Care in Blackburn with Darwen Area including Birchfield Residential Care Home, Acorn House Care Centre & Acer Lodge.

Which elderly Care Homes offer Respite Care in Blackburn with Darwen Area?

Respite Care is offered by 24 elderly Care Homes in Blackburn with Darwen Area including Birchfield Residential Care Home, Acorn House Care Centre & Acer Lodge.

How many older person Care Home listings in Blackburn with Darwen Area have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 14 older person Care Homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly Care Homes in Blackburn with Darwen Area have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 1 elderly Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.