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Sandybrook

Sandy Lane, Lower Darwen, Darwen, BB3 0PU

Residential care home · 25 beds · Zion Care

Street view · 2026
Street view · 2026 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £954
CQC rating
Not yet rated
Beds
25
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Blackburn with Darwen
£954a week

About £49,608 a year

For a couple, two places: £1,908 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,050a week

The typical live-in carer near Blackburn with Darwen, set by the carer

The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £553 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Darwen
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Blackburn with Darwen

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About Sandybrook

Sandybrook is a residential care home in Darwen, in the Blackburn with Darwen council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 25 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Zion Care, which operates 19 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2026.

Sandybrook has not yet received a CQC rating. This is normal for a newly registered service; the CQC usually inspects within its first year.

Sandybrook has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Blackburn with Darwen with a fee on record typically charge about £954 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 35 registered care homes in Blackburn with Darwen. The nearest to Sandybrook include Fosse Bank House, Vincent Court and White Pearl House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Brand
Zion Care
Registered with CQC
February 2026
Latest CQC rating
Not yet rated
Town
Darwen
Read the CQC inspection report, explained

Fees

Sandybrook has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Blackburn with Darwen typically charge about £954 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

No reviews yet. If you know this home, yours would be the first and would help other families.

Common questions about Sandybrook

How much does Sandybrook cost?

Sandybrook has not published its fees. Care homes in Blackburn with Darwen typically charge about £954 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Sandybrook?

Sandybrook has not yet been rated by the CQC. New services are usually inspected within their first year.

Does Sandybrook provide nursing care?

No. Sandybrook is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Sandybrook offer dementia care?

Yes. Sandybrook is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Sandybrook have?

Sandybrook is registered for up to 25 residents.

Care at home

At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Blackburn with Darwen

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 91 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.

“Primrose is a very kind and compassionate healthcare professional”
Marion L., about Primrose N.
“She understands the needs of an elderly person in the early stages of dementia and has treated my mother with great kindness and skill.”
Simon W., about Ncebakazi V.
See live-in carers near Blackburn with DarwenProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Fosse Bank House, Blackburn

Fosse Bank House

Blackburn, BB2 · 0.9 km · 8 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialAchieve Together
Fee not published
Area typical £954 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Darwen

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Blackburn with Darwen
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Vincent Court, Blackburn

Vincent Court

Blackburn, BB2 · 1.2 km · 5 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £954 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
White Pearl House, Blackburn

White Pearl House

Blackburn, BB2 · 1.2 km · 5 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialWhite Pearl Care
Fee not published
Area typical £954 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week

See all 19 care homes run by Zion Care