Moorland View Care Home
Residential care home in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen
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About
Moorland View Care Home is a 32-bed residential care service in Darwen, North West England, supporting older people aged 65 and over. The home is fully accessible and offers single bedrooms. It is registered and led by an owner/manager supported by a trained care team.
Moorland View was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, receiving Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 24 March 2023 · Last inspected 8 March 2023
Inspectors found that Moorland View, a residential home for up to 32 older people, provides safe care with enough staff available when people need help. Staff were trained in safeguarding and infection control, and people's health, diet and personal choices were supported. Management was described as approachable and effective, and community professionals gave positive feedback.
- Staff recruitment, safeguarding training and infection control practices were found to be safe
- People's support reflected their needs, risks and preferences, with input from specialist services when needed
- Management was seen as approachable, and checks and audits were effective in maintaining standards
- Community professionals and relatives gave very positive feedback about the service and its management
- Some minor improvements were needed so that medicines processes fully reflect national guidance
- Some repairs and redecoration of the home were still outstanding, with an improvement plan in place
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 700 m away
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
182 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
Moorland View Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, 2.2 miles away. The local GP practice is HOLLINS GROVE SURGERY, 0.5 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Darwen
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Darwen Old Peoples Welfare Association
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Age UK Blackburn with Darwen
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Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service Ltd
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Carers Link - Lancashire
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Beacon Dementia and Wellbeing
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Open Arms Hyndburn
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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