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Care homes in Blackburn with Darwen

30 homes

There are 30 care homes in and around Blackburn with Darwen on AskBart. 81% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). The largest is Old Gates Care Home, with 90 beds. The most recent inspection was at Northwood Nursing & Residential Care in June 2023.

care homes
30
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
81%

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Care homes in Blackburn with Darwen (30)

0 in Blackburn with Darwen, 30 more within 3 miles · updated October 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

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Blackburn with Darwen in numbers

81% of Blackburn with Darwen’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, in line with the England average of 79%. Based on 26 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

What Blackburn with Darwen council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed30
Rated Good or Outstanding21 of 26 (81%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate5
Blackburn with Darwen usual weekly rate (2025)£800
LargestOld Gates Care Home (90 beds)
Most recently inspectedNorthwood Nursing & Residential Care (June 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 2 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 4
Average house price, Blackburn with Darwen (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£165,882
Good21
Requires improvement5
Not yet rated4
Average weekly fees
  • Lancashire average£1,160/wk
  • UK average£1,705/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Lancashire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes

Data: CQC register, updated October 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Blackburn with Darwen

The average house price in Blackburn with Darwen is £165,882, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£165,882
Detached
£298,455
Semi-detached
£183,287
Terraced
£137,837
Flats & maisonettes
£90,234

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Blackburn with Darwen

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Based on Lancashire data (town-level not yet available)

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Based on Lancashire data (town-level not yet available)

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

Based on Lancashire data (town-level not yet available)

How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Blackburn with Darwen

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Garstang Memory Cafe

Memory cafes, also known as dementia cafes, provide safe spaces where people can go for a cup of tea and chat with experienced professionals or others affected by dementia. There are also games,…

7.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1196743)

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Questions about care homes in Blackburn with Darwen

How many care homes are there in Blackburn with Darwen?

There are 30 care homes listed in and around Blackburn with Darwen on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

Which care homes in Blackburn with Darwen are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

21 of the 30 care homes in and around Blackburn with Darwen are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Blackburn with Darwen?

Homes in and around Blackburn with Darwen offer dementia (4), nursing (2), residential (2). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

How many care homes in Blackburn with Darwen offer dementia care?

4 care homes in and around Blackburn with Darwen offer specialist dementia care. Use the dementia filter above to see them, and check each home's CQC report for its record on caring for people living with dementia.

Can I get council funding for care in Blackburn with Darwen?

If the person needing care has savings and assets below £23,250, Lancashire Council may contribute towards fees. You can request a free care needs assessment and financial assessment through the council's adult social care team before choosing a home.

Weighing up your options in Blackburn with Darwen?

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