Old Gates Care Home
Blackburn, BB2 · 90 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £954 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Dementia care homes in Blackburn
13 of the 27 care homes in Blackburn are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 9 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.
We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for dementia care homes in Blackburn. The typical residential care home fee in Blackburn with Darwen is £954 a week, and dementia care homes usually cost more than that. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,050 a week near Blackburn with Darwen and can look after a couple.
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
A 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 Blackburn with 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.
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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
Acorn House Care Centre
Blackburn, BB1 · 32 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £954 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Andrews Court Care Home
Blackburn, BB2 · 37 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £954 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Eachstep Blackburn
Blackburn, BB2 · 64 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £954 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Hawkhurst
Blackburn, BB1 · 26 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £954 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Haydock Nursing and Residential Care Home
Blackburn, BB1 · 50 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £954 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Linden House Care Home
Blackburn, BB1 · 63 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £954 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Northwood Nursing & Residential Care
Blackburn, BB2 · 27 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £954 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Ravenswing Manor Residential Care Home
Blackburn, BB2 · 24 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £954 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Branch Court Care Home
Blackburn, BB2 · 30 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £954 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Hollymount Residential and Dementia Care Centre
Blackburn, BB2 · 38 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £954 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Springfield Care Home
Blackburn, BB2 · 65 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £954 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Acer Lodge
Blackburn, BB1 · 70 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £954 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
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.
Florence U.
2 reviews
From £1,096 a week
Based about 23 minutes from Blackburn with Darwen. Can care for a couple
Don M.
1 review
From £1,204 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 24 minutes from Blackburn with Darwen. Can care for a couple
Sheridan W.
1 review
From £1,610 a week, 23 years caring
Based about 27 minutes from Blackburn with Darwen. Can care for a couple
Olalekan A.
2 reviews
From £907 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 31 minutes from Blackburn with Darwen. Can care for a couple
“Primrose is a very kind and compassionate healthcare professional”
“She understands the needs of an elderly person in the early stages of dementia and has treated my mother with great kindness and skill.”
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.
Typical fees in Blackburn with Darwen
We do not have enough published fees for this area yet to show a typical figure. Across England, residential care usually costs about £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Blackburn cost?
Not enough dementia care homes in Blackburn have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in Blackburn with Darwen is typically £954 a week and dementia care homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in Blackburn?
13 of the 27 CQC-registered care homes in Blackburn are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What should I look for in a dementia care home in Blackburn?
Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.
Will the council pay for dementia care home care in Blackburn?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Ask the adult social care team at Blackburn with Darwen council for a needs assessment.