
Birchfield provides a homely atmosphere with well trained and caring staffS H(Niece of Resident/Service User)

The food is really good. I have made some really good friends since living here.Lilly D(Resident / Service User)


Birchfield provides a homely atmosphere with well trained and caring staffS H(Niece of Resident/Service User)

The food is really good. I have made some really good friends since living here.Lilly D(Resident / Service User)


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 homes in the Blackburn with Darwen area.
The home actively encourages feedback from residents, relatives, staff and local professionals which it uses to ensure the home remains focused on offering...
Care Provided by Birchfield Residential Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 24 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our fees depend on the room available and care needs required.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Birchfield Residential Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Birchfield Residential Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Birchfield Residential Care Home Ltd
- Private Owned
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (20)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (7)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at any time.
Parking
- Off road parking is available.
Birchfield Residential Care Home Reviews (49)
Birchfield Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.021) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Birchfield Residential Care Home has 49 reviews.
I'm happy to be able to leave my parent in such caring, happy, clean and well-managed home. I've now got peace of mind knowing he's well looked after.
Thank you so much for your lovely positive comments, it means a lot and I will cascade this to all care staff in the home. It is a pleasure to have your relative with us at Birchfield.
My mother has been in Birchfield for nearly twelve months now. Since the day she arrived, she has received excellent care and support from their dedicated staff. Everyone goes above and beyond to make her life a pleasant one. All the staff are friendly and very approachable. On November 10th it was my mum's 100th birthday and everyone made it a special day for her to remember. They welcomed her family to celebrate with her and made her a lovely buffet. It was a lovely day for us all to remember thanks to their friendliness and help. I feel my mum is safe and well looked after. Thank you to everyone. Keep up the excellent work.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments, it means a lot for staff to have such positive comments and feedback and I will cascade this to all staff. Thank you so much.
They are very friendly staff, make time to speak to you and tell you what is what with the person you are visiting and what they are up to e.g. If they are not feeling well and if they have had a good day.
Thank you for your lovely comments. We value your feedback and appreciate this very much as we always want to do the best we can for your family member and you. We are happy you have have had this experience. Thank you.
Birchfield is by far the best residential home my mum has lived at. She has been there 4 yrs now and is happy so will not be moving again.
Thank you for such lovely positive feedback. We appreciate this very much and will always aim to provide the best care and support possible. We are extremely pleased you all feel this way and we love having your family member at Birchfield.
My mum has been in the home for two and a half years. She is very happy and likes the staff who work very hard. She enjoys the food which is varied. Knowing my mum is happy makes me feel better. The home has a "HOMELY FEEL", you could not ask for anything else.
My father is 99 years old and this is his first experience of a care home. The care home has been very caring and staff could not have done more to make the transition from home to care home any easier for us. My father is very happy with every aspect of the home and I could not thank them enough for their help and kindness.
My relative spent approx. 3 years in and out of this care home before he died in November 2016. At all times he was treated with respect and dignity and although he could be very difficult at times, he always praised the staff and the care which he received.
In the following three years as mum deteriorated, the staff never lost sight of the fact that she was a person, her dignity was always preserved and the care she received was fantastic. In mums final 10 months she was confined to bed and despite not being a nursing home, the staff diligently turned her every 2 hours. Her bedding was always clean and fresh and as a result of this, she didn’t have a single bedsore which was truly remarkable. Thank you to all the staff at Birchfield for looking after our mum so well and supporting us all in those final weeks.
Residents sit in front of the TV for far too long!
But what else can be expected - my mum is having difficulties in walking so needs staff to meet her ever personal needs, 24/7.
The staff were extremely professional and very caring, to both my mother and I.
the care staff are very caring and treat the residents with dignity, the food is of good quality and the chef goes out of his way to meet the residents dietry needs.
The cleanliness of the home is excellent, always smells fresh and clean.
I visit my friend and neighbour every week for a few hours and overall I have found the care home to be a good one. One minor issue is her wearing the wrong clothes if I don't label her clothes for her correctly, as she has no immediate family and can't talk for herself following a minor stroke as her speech is affected. The home is clean and tidy and the staff are good and approachable. Overall a good care home.
I always find her to have been made as comfortable as possible.
The staff are competent and friendly.
After a visit, I come away feeling that she is being well looked after.
I find the staff at Birchfield very professional, caring and courteous. Nothing is too much trouble and they seem to do everything with a smile on their face.
Excellent food and chef.
Mother, in her 90s, spent 2 weeks here recovering after a stint in hospital. All staff were kind, caring and extremely helpful encouraging mother both to eat and walk. Her room was clean, tidy and well furnished, the communal rooms were also well presented and exceptionally clean and comfortably set out, including quiet areas for visitors and clients alike. Mother was very happy during her stay and would be happy to return. Compassionate and caring staff. Excellent home cooked food provided by a sympathetic chef who talks daily to residents and tries to cater for all individual needs and requests. Overall excellent, a cut above other care homes where mother has previously spent time in respite care, Birchfield is exceptionally good value. Thank you to all staff, your attentive care has been much appreciated.
I have witnessed excellent loving care of my dear 100 year old friend. She is happy and contented with you. The house - unlike many others - does not smell of wee and boiled cabbage. Events and visits are arranged frequently. I cannot say I wouldn't mind ending my days with you! But not just yet!!
In this time the staff cared for Nan, with compassion and care.
Taking time with her to help her walk albeit slowly but on arrival her walking was non existent. This was wonderful to see again.
As a visitor, there was an open door policy and I was always made to feel welcome.
Real thought goes into the running of Birchfield, the reception area was often decorated with a theme (Easter, Valentines, Mothering Sunday ).
Little touches make all the difference.
Well Done and thank you for Caring.
Nice décor, nice and warm. Very good helpful staff. The food is good.
I was only at Birchfield for two weeks and found the staff very helpful and caring.
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- 01 Feb 2014Recipient: Birchfield Residential Care Home
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Meet the Team (2)

This is Jackie, our Registered Manager at Birchfield Care Home Limited. With 18 years of experience in the NHS, Jackie has always been passionate about caring for the elderly and vulnerable, and she has made it her life’s mission to provide compassionate, high-quality care.
At Birchfield, Jackie is much more than a manager—she is at the heart of our family. She takes the time to truly know each resident, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and at home. Her dedication extends to our staff as well, always offering support, guidance, and encouragement so that everyone can thrive in a positive, caring environment.
Jackie’s warmth, expertise, and genuine commitment make Birchfield a place where both residents and staff feel supported, respected, and part of a close-knit family.

This is Tracie, our Deputy Manager at Birchfield Care Home. Tracie has been a valued member of our team for six years, initially joining as a Senior Carer. She is deeply committed to ensuring that Birchfield operates at its fullest potential, working closely alongside our Registered Manager, Jackie, to deliver person-centred, high-quality care to all our residents.
Tracie’s dedication, professionalism, and compassionate approach make her an integral part of our leadership team. She is passionate about supporting both residents and staff, fostering a positive, nurturing environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
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