Acorn House Care Centre
Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9SP
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 28 September 2022
Last inspected 31 August 2022
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 28 Sept 2022
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 improved from Requires improvement
6 rated inspections on record · First rated March 2015
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Burnley General Hospital
64.6% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Roe Lee Surgery
0.2 mi
2 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Cohens Chemist
0.2 mi
6 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
1.7 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.
Provider
MMCG (CCH) Limited
8
locations
100%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.