Magdalene House
10-14 Shear Bank Road, Blackburn, BB1 8AP
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 11 January 2018
Last inspected 18 August 2020
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 11 Sept 2020
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating unchanged since last inspection
2 rated inspections on record · First rated August 2015
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Burnley General Hospital
64.6% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Redlam Surgery
0.9 mi
6 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Manor Pharmacy
0.3 mi
11 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
1.6 mi
1 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Blackburn with Darwen (2025–26)
£800
per week, residential
£954
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
12.6% of people in Blackburn with Darwen are aged 65 or over
54.4
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.