Care Home Ratings
Nursing home

Old Gates Care Home

Livesey Branch Road, Blackburn, BB2 5BU

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 23 March 2023

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Last inspected 21 February 2023

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 23 Mar 2023

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating improved from Requires improvement

5 rated inspections on record · First rated April 2017

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Unknown

45.2% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

12.5 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Feniscowles Surgery

0.8 mi

5 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Manor Pharmacy

0.2 mi

8 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.3 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)

195

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.

Provider

Priory Court Developments Limited

4

locations

100%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds90
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
Last inspected21 February 2023
Registered with CQC since8 April 2022
Registered managerHelen Elizabeth Holden

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaPhysical disabilities

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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