Oldfield House Residential Care Home
Care home in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen
Operated by Crown Care Homes
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About
Oldfield House Residential Care Home is an 18-bed care home in Darwen, North West England. It provides residential care with a specialism in memory care and dementia support. The home involves residents and their families in care assessment and planning, tailoring support to each person's individual needs and preferences.
Oldfield House was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, achieving Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 17 February 2023 · Last inspected 20 December 2022
Inspectors found that people living at the home felt safe and that staffing levels met their needs, with medicines managed safely and health and safety checks in place. Staff were described as compassionate and patient, and care records were tailored to individuals, with people encouraged to stay independent and take part in activities both inside and outside the home. Management and culture were spoken of positively, and a development plan had already begun to produce improvements.
- Staff recruitment was carried out safely and staffing levels were sufficient for people's needs
- Staff were compassionate and patient, and people and relatives spoke well of their approach
- Care records were person-centred and people were involved in a range of activities in the home and community
- Management and culture were praised, and feedback from people was used to make adjustments
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
- 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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldSparse
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 |
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Local health safety net
Oldfield House Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, 2.1 miles away. The local GP practice is HOLLINS GROVE SURGERY, 0.2 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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Part of Crown Care Homes
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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