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Blackburn Road
175 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7LU — Care Home

Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Blackburn Road was rated
Rating published 30/05/2018. Read the full inspection report.
- 7 bedsRegistered capacity
- LancashireCouncil for care funding
- 01254 829216Care home's own number
- Active CareOperator
- 16th April 2012Registered since
- Pathways North West LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Blackburn Road
Blackburn Road is a Care Home in Blackburn, Lancashire, offering Residential and Mental Health care.
Blackburn Road was registered with the Care Quality Commission in April 2012. It is run by Pathways North West Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 04295753). Pathways North West Limited runs 4 care homes in England registered with CQC, and is part of the Active Care group.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults and people with mental health conditions.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Blackburn Road been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Blackburn Road "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published May 2018.
What types of care does Blackburn Road provide?
Blackburn Road provides Residential and Mental Health care.
How many beds does Blackburn Road have?
Blackburn Road is registered for 7 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Blackburn Road?
Blackburn Road is run by Pathways North West Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 04295753). The provider runs 4 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission and is part of the Active Care group.
When was Blackburn Road registered with CQC?
Blackburn Road has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since April 2012. Its provider, Pathways North West Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Blackburn Road care for?
CQC registers Blackburn Road to care for older people, younger adults and people with mental health conditions.
Does Blackburn Road provide nursing care?
No. Blackburn Road is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Blackburn Road?
Blackburn Road is in the Lancashire council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Blackburn Road?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Blackburn, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.