Thorncliffe Residential Care Home
Care home in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen
Operated by Crown Care Homes
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About
Thorncliffe Residential Care Home in Darwen provides specialist dementia care for up to 28 residents. The home is registered to deliver care for people living with dementia and operates with trained staff available round the clock.
Thorncliffe was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2022, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 6 October 2022 · Last inspected 1 September 2022
Thorncliffe Residential Care Home is a three-storey home for older adults, with 26 people living there at the time of inspection. Inspectors found that residents felt secure, that staffing was sufficient, and that staff were trained and supervised regularly. Residents were treated respectfully, were supported to see visitors and keep in touch with those close to them, and their diet and health needs were met.
- Residents reported feeling secure, staff were recruited safely, and there were enough of them to meet residents' needs.
- Medicines were managed safely, and infection prevention measures were in place and followed.
- Residents could make decisions about their daily routines, and staff supported them with as few restrictions as possible.
- Care was tailored to each person, activities were offered, and there were set processes for responding to complaints.
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
Food hygiene rating
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia 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
Thorncliffe Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, 3.4 miles away. The local GP practice is SPRING-FENISCO HEALTHLINK, 0.4 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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