Care homes · Blackburn with Darwen · Oct 2026

Best rated care homes in Blackburn

The 20 care homes in Blackburn with the best CQC ratings, checked against the CQC register on 27 October 2026. None is rated Outstanding at the moment. Of all 28 care homes in Blackburn, 21 are rated Good or Outstanding.

How this list is ordered

  • Outstanding before Good, then the most recent rating first. Nothing else changes the order.
  • Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to be listed here.
  • "Best for" labels come from each service's CQC registration and inspection date.

Cite this: The Care Panel, "Best rated care homes in Blackburn", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026. How we rank

The 20 best rated care homes in Blackburn

#NameCQC ratingRatedBest for
1Acer LodgeGoodSep 2026Dementia, Nursing care, Physical disability
2Andrews Court Care HomeGoodMay 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
3St AidansGoodApr 2026Inspected recently
4Queens Lodge Nursing HomeGoodFeb 2026Nursing care, Physical disability, Inspected recently
5White Pearl HouseGoodFeb 2026Inspected recently
6Eachstep BlackburnGoodDec 2024Dementia, Nursing care, Physical disability
7Northwood Nursing & Residential CareGoodSep 2024Dementia, Nursing care, Physical disability
8Blackburn (Florence House)GoodAug 2024Physical disability
9Old Gates Care HomeGoodMar 2023Dementia, Nursing care, Physical disability
10Birchfield Residential Care HomeGoodMar 2023
11Linden House Care HomeGoodMar 2023Dementia, Physical disability
12Acorn House Care CentreGoodSep 2022Dementia
13Haydock Nursing and Residential Care HomeGoodApr 2020Dementia, Nursing care
14Franciscan Convent BlackburnGoodMar 2020
15HawkhurstGoodJul 2019Dementia
16Ravenswing Manor Residential Care HomeGoodMay 2019Dementia, Physical disability
17Almond VillasGoodMar 2019
18Lancaster HouseGoodOct 2018
19Pritchard StreetGoodAug 2018
20Fosse Bank HouseGoodJan 2018Physical disability

Source: CQC register, checked 27 October 2026 (Open Government Licence). Ratings can change after an inspection, so read the latest report before you decide.

Details for the top 10

  1. Acer Lodge

    Blackburn · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: Between 31 July and 28 August, we reviewed information sent to us by the provider.

    Est. £1.42k–£1.73k/wk

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Acer Lodge)

  2. Andrews Court Care Home

    Blackburn · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: The home can provide support for up to 37 older people or younger adults, including those living with dementia or a physical disability.

    Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Andrews Court Care Home)

  3. St Aidans

    Blackburn · Learning disabilities

    What inspectors found: This comprehensive assessment was undertaken between 24 February and 26 March 2026.

    Est. £1.08k–£1.33k/wk

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (St Aidans)

  4. Queens Lodge Nursing Home

    Blackburn · Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: The inspection was triggerd following a a period of transition coupled with a short period of concern from partner organisations.

    Est. £1.36k–£1.67k/wk

    GoodRated Feb 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Queens Lodge Nursing Home)

  5. White Pearl House

    Blackburn · Mental health conditions, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    What inspectors found: We undertook site visits on the 15 and 19 January 2026.

    Est. £1.08k–£1.33k/wk

    GoodRated Feb 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (White Pearl House)

  6. Eachstep Blackburn

    Blackburn · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: The home provides residential, and nursing care up to a maximum of 64 people.

    Est. £1.42k–£1.73k/wk

    GoodRated Dec 2024Inspected recently
    Full profile (Eachstep Blackburn)

  7. Northwood Nursing & Residential Care

    Blackburn · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: We found that the provider continues to be in breach of regulation 12 (Safe care and treatment) related to medicines.

    Est. £1.42k–£1.73k/wk

    GoodRated Sep 2024
    Full profile (Northwood Nursing & Residential Care)

  8. Blackburn (Florence House)

    Blackburn · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    What inspectors found: There was 9 people during the assessment from 1 May to 28 May 2024.

    Est. £1.08k–£1.33k/wk

    GoodRated Aug 2024
    Full profile (Blackburn (Florence House))

  9. Old Gates Care Home

    Blackburn · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: Staff were employed following a safe and robust recruitment process.

    Est. £1.42k–£1.73k/wk

    GoodRated Mar 2023
    Full profile (Old Gates Care Home)

  10. Birchfield Residential Care Home

    Blackburn · Older people

    Est. £1.08k–£1.33k/wk

    GoodRated Mar 2023Previous provider's rating
    Full profile (Birchfield Residential Care Home)

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Questions about the best rated care homes in Blackburn

What is the best rated care home in Blackburn?

None is currently rated Outstanding. Ordered by rating and then the most recent inspection, the top three are Acer Lodge, Andrews Court Care Home, St Aidans. Read the latest CQC report before you decide.

How is this list ordered?

Only by the CQC rating (Outstanding before Good) and then by how recent the rating is. Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to appear here.

How many are rated Good or Outstanding in Blackburn?

21 of the 28 care homes in Blackburn are rated Good or Outstanding (CQC register, 27 October 2026).

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