Care home
Hawkhurst
Care home in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
Prime Life Limited
Hawkhurst
Care home in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
Operated by Prime Life
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
Hawkhurst is a 26-bed care home in Blackburn, North West England, operated by Prime Life Limited. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2019 report).
The home provides care for older people who require residential or nursing support.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 4 July 2019 · Last inspected 18 June 2019
Inspectors found Hawkhurst, a residential care home for older adults, delivered good care at its June 2019 inspection, with a warm, relaxed feel. Staff were described as kind and respectful, and people were supported to stay independent and make their own choices. Care plans were detailed and person-centred, and the manager was described as a visible presence.
- People said they felt safe, and staff had training in safeguarding and understood their responsibilities
- Care plans were detailed and tailored to individual needs and wishes
- A varied range of activities was on offer, including community outings
- The registered manager was visible in the home and sought feedback to improve the service
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
454 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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 |
What Blackburn with Darwen council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Hawkhurst is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, 1.8 miles away. The local GP practice is OLIVE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.3 miles away.
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
We provide a range of services to older people, along with influencing activities including: an Advice & Information service, a range of activity programmes including social inclusion,…
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 Prime Life
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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