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Old Gates Care Home

Livesey Branch Road, Feniscowles, Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 5BU
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Each and every carer were superb, I could not fault them.A F(Cousin of Resident/Service User)
Old Gates Care Home, Blackburn
I am pleased with the way the staff are attentive to anybody's needs, and it is a very pleasantA S(Son of Resident/Service User)
Old Gates Care Home, Blackburn
Old Gates Care Home, Blackburn

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 households with sitting rooms, space for Residents to pursue their hobbies and interests and lovely dining rooms.

The beautiful landscaped garden and patio is the perfect spot to spend time with friends... 

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Care Provided by Old Gates Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 90 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,100From £1,100
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,100From £1,100
Nursing CareFrom £1,100From £1,100
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,100From £1,100

Please note: Fees exclude Funded Nursing Care. Please enquire with the home for full pricing list.

Contact Old Gates 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)

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you choose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Helen Holden (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed with male-only unit(s)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (90)

Visiting

  • Completely wheelchair accessible to visitors. Doors are key coded for resident safety. Electronic sign in required for visitors.

Parking

  • Parking available on site for visitors, staff parking is also available with separate car park.

Old Gates Care Home Reviews (78)

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9.5

Old Gates Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.508) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Old Gates Care Home has 78 reviews.

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Review from B T (Son of Resident) published on 7 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from J K (Sister of Resident) published on 6 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from A F (Cousin of Resident) published on 12 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Joanne H (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Dilys D (Wife of Resident) published on 1 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from John F (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 5 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Beth F (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2019 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Review from June W (Wife of Resident) published on 30 January 2019 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Review from Janet F (Resident / Service User) published on 22 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from M D (Resident / Service User) published on 22 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from A A (Resident / Service User) published on 22 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Susan N (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from William F (Husband of Resident) published on 22 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from George W (Nephew of Resident) published on 22 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Margaret W (Niece of Resident) published on 22 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Ann M (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Stephen M (Son of Resident) published on 22 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Elliot M (Grandson of Resident) published on 22 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from J S (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Avril E (Wife of Resident) published on 21 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 23 March 2023
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Good
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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News (2) & Events (0)

News
  • 09 Apr 2025

    We are so proud to announce Old Gates Care Home have won the IPC Champion Care Award for Quality Improvements & Innovation at this years Lancashire City Councils IPC Awards....

  • 09 Apr 2025

    Helen Holden our manager at old gates Care Home was awarded the Leadership of the Year Award at our internal Shining Star Awards in March. Each year we hold an...

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Helen Holden
Helen HoldenJob Title Home ManagerJoined 2019

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