Alcedo Care Central and East Lancashire

Home care agency in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen

Operated by Alcedo Orange

CQC GoodDementia
Address2 Anchor Court, Commercial Road, Darwen, BB3 0DB

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About

Alcedo Care Central and East Lancashire is a home care agency based in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, providing care and support in people's own homes. It is part of the wider Alcedo Care group, which delivers nurse-led services across England and Wales with more than 1,000 qualified care professionals. The agency supports people with dementia, which is its particular focus, as well as older people, younger adults, and people with physical disabilities, mental health needs, learning disabilities or sensory impairment.

The Care Quality Commission rates the agency Good overall, with Good ratings for the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led key questions in its report published in 2025.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Eating disorders
Learning disabilities
Mental health
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment
Substance misuse
Younger adults (under 65)

What's nearby

GP surgery800 m
Hospital1.6 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtSparse
  • Bowling GreenPlentiful
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesLimited
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysSparse

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What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — Alcedo Care Central and East Lancashire will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.

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Local health safety net

Alcedo Care Central and East Lancashire is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, 1.6 miles away. The local GP practice is HOLLINS GROVE SURGERY, 0.5 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital · 1.6 mi
Nearest GP
HOLLINS GROVE SURGERY · 0.5 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Part of Alcedo Orange

Alcedo Care Central and East Lancashire is one of 14 services run by Alcedo Orange on AskBart. See how the group's services are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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