Maria Mallaband Care Group
Acorn House Care Centre
Care home in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
Operated by Maria Mallaband Care Group
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Acorn House Care Centre is a residential care home in Blackburn, North West England, run by Maria Mallaband Care Group. The home provides residential and dementia care for 32 residents.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2022, achieving Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 28 September 2022 · Last inspected 31 August 2022
Inspectors found that residents felt safe at the home, and staff knew people well and tailored care to their needs, risks and preferences. Care plans were detailed and kept up to date, and residents were encouraged to make their own choices. The report describes a service that works with community professionals and whose management seeks and acts on people's views.
- Infection prevention and control was well managed, including appropriate use of protective equipment against COVID-19.
- Staff were recruited safely, medicines were managed in line with national guidance, and people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm.
- Care documentation was detailed, regularly reviewed, and included discussions about end of life wishes.
- Residents were content with the range of activities, complaints were handled appropriately, and management checks and audits were effective.
- Feedback about staffing levels was mixed, and inspectors made a recommendation on this point.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Near a railway line
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
454 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Blackburn with Darwen council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £783 |
| 2025 | £800 |
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Local health safety net
Acorn House Care Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, 2.4 miles away. The local GP practice is BLAKEWATER HEALTHCARE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Blackburn
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Blackburn with Darwen
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Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service Ltd
Blackburn With Darwen Carers Service exists to provide a 'one stop shop' approach to offering information, advice and support to all unpaid carers within Blackburn With Darwen. The service aims to…
Open Arms Hyndburn
We are a Christian charity dedicated to reducing loneliness and isolation by fostering meaningful connections and providing support in the borough of Hyndburn, Lancashire.We offer one-to-one…
Darwen Old Peoples Welfare Association
We provide for social activities, lunch time meals for over 50's, coffee bar, a day centre for elderly clients, suffering for incapacity and dementia and learning difficulties which provides,…
Carers Link - Lancashire
Carers Link Lancashire provides support and services to unpaid carers of all ages across East Lancashire-supporting and enabling them to continue to care for family members or friends who are ill,…
South Ribble Pensioners Association
. Social events: Coach trips, Drop in Centre for Information and refreshments. Respect the meeting of the youth of the community with the elderly.
Part of Maria Mallaband Care Group
Acorn House Care Centre is one of 63 homes run by Maria Mallaband Care Group on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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