There are 34 CQC-registered care homes in Blackburn with Darwen (including Darwen) listed on Docorix. 28 currently hold a CQC rating: 24 rated Good or Outstanding, 4 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate. 6 have not yet been rated under their current registration. Together they are registered for 1,051 beds.
CQC register data updated 5 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
- Acer Lodge Independent CQC: Good 03333447510
- Acorn House Care Centre Independent CQC: Good 01254867107
- Almond Villas Independent CQC: Good 01254681243
- Andrews Court Care Home Independent CQC: Good 01254679525
- Blackburn (Florence House) Independent CQC: Good 0125459969
- Clifton Lawns Independent CQC: Good 01254703220
- Eachstep Blackburn Independent CQC: Good 01254266480
- Franciscan Convent Blackburn Charity / not-for-profit CQC: Good 0125453962
- Hawkhurst Independent CQC: Good 01254698338
- Haydock Nursing and Residential Care Home Independent CQC: Good 01254245115
- Higher Bank Independent CQC: Good 01254582554
- Lancaster House Independent CQC: Good 01254678698
- Linden House Care Home Independent CQC: Good 01254690669
- Magdalene House Independent CQC: Good 01254268880
- Northwood Nursing & Residential Care Independent CQC: Good 0125457208
- Old Gates Care Home Independent CQC: Good 01254209924
- Oldfield House Residential Care Home Independent CQC: Good 01254702920
- Oldfield Manor Independent CQC: Good 01254705650
- Pritchard Street Independent CQC: Good 01254681243
- Queens Lodge Nursing Home Independent CQC: Good 03033300024
- Ravenswing Manor Residential Care Home Independent CQC: Good 01254207088
- St Aidans Council-run CQC: Good 01254589856
- Thorncliffe Residential Care Home Independent CQC: Good 01254703122
- White Pearl House Independent CQC: Good 01254695376
- Birch Hall Care Centre Independent CQC: Requires improvement 01254762323
- Branch Court Care Home Independent CQC: Requires improvement 01254682003
- Hollymount Residential and Dementia Care Centre Independent CQC: Requires improvement 01254266450
- St James House Independent CQC: Requires improvement 01254873623
- Birchfield Residential Care Home Independent Not yet rated 01254266020
- Fosse Bank House Independent Not yet rated 01254265057
Nothing matches those filters.
Order: official CQC rating only – Outstanding first, then Good. Providers cannot pay to appear higher.
Top 10 care homes in Blackburn with Darwen by CQC rating
How we rank: only by the official CQC rating – Outstanding first, then Good, most recently inspected first. Providers cannot pay to appear here. Services the CQC has not yet rated are listed further down the page.
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Acer Lodge
Good
BB1
Rated Outstanding for Well-led. Rating published September 2026.
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Andrews Court Care Home
Good
BB2
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published May 2026.
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St Aidans
Good
BB2
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published April 2026.
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Queens Lodge Nursing Home
Good
BB2
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published February 2026.
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White Pearl House
Good
BB2
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published February 2026.
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Eachstep Blackburn
Good
BB2
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published December 2024.
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Northwood Nursing & Residential Care
Good
BB2
Rated Good overall by the CQC. Rating published September 2024.
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Blackburn (Florence House)
Good
BB1
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published August 2024.
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Old Gates Care Home
Good
BB2
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published March 2023.
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Linden House Care Home
Good
BB1
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published March 2023.
Choosing care homes in Blackburn with Darwen
When comparing care homes, start with the CQC rating and the date it was published, then visit in person at different times of day. Ask how staff support people with needs like yours, what the fees include and how they change, and whether the home accepts local authority or NHS Continuing Healthcare funding. Homes with nursing care have registered nurses on site around the clock; residential homes provide personal care only.
Frequently asked questions
How many care homes are there in Blackburn with Darwen?
Docorix lists 34 CQC-registered care homes in Blackburn with Darwen, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 5 October 2026).
Which care homes in Blackburn with Darwen are rated Good?
24 are currently rated Good by the CQC, including Acer Lodge, Acorn House Care Centre, Almond Villas, Andrews Court Care Home, Blackburn (Florence House), Clifton Lawns.
Where do these ratings come from?
Ratings are published by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. We show each provider’s current rating with its publication date and link to the full CQC report. Contains CQC data © Care Quality Commission.
