Care home
Sandybrook
Residential care home in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen
Zion Care
Sandybrook
Residential care home in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen
Operated by Zion Care
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About
Sandybrook is a 25-bed care home in the Lower Darwen area of Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire. It is operated by Zion Care and provides residential care, including long-term placements and short-term respite stays. The home specialises in dementia care and also supports people with mental health needs and younger adults under 65.
The home is set in a quiet residential area, close to local amenities, green spaces and transport routes. Its interiors are designed to feel warm and familiar, with calm lounges, en-suite bedrooms and secure garden spaces. Before admission, each resident has a full assessment so that their care reflects their personal history, preferences and changing needs. The home emphasises dignity, social engagement and independence, and maintains links with local groups, volunteers and community organisations.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- 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 | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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
Sandybrook is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, 1.2 miles away. The local GP practice is ROMAN ROAD HEALTH CENTRE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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
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,…
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…
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,…
Beacon Dementia and Wellbeing
Delivery of craft-based activities to promote and support the development of new community relationships and wider community engagement; provision of education to raise awareness in Haslingden,…
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…
Part of Zion Care
Sandybrook is one of 19 homes run by Zion Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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