Choice Care
Choice Care is a home care agency in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen (BB1 3HQ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Choice Care
We at Choice Care are proud to provide compassionate home care across Blackburn and the wider Blackburn with Darwen area, supporting people to live well and safely in the place they know best: their own home. As a home care agency based in the BB postcode area of Blackburn, we bring our support directly to your doorstep. Rather than asking individuals to adapt to a new environment, we work within the comfort and familiarity of their own surroundings, whether that is a long standing family home, a flat, or supported living accommodation across the North West. This means routines, treasured possessions, neighbours, and local connections all remain a constant part of daily life, whilst the right level of care quietly fits around them. Our team offers a broad range of specialised support designed to meet the varied needs of the people we visit. We provide older person care and dementia care for those who benefit from gentle, consistent prompts and a familiar approach that helps reduce confusion and anxiety. For adults living with a learning disability or autism, we focus on respecting individual preferences, communication styles, and routines, supporting independence wherever possible. We also support people experiencing mental health challenges, those with a physical disability, and individuals with visual or hearing impairment, adapting our approach so that every interaction feels respectful and accessible. We extend our care to younger adults who may need tailored support to pursue their goals, maintain relationships, and engage with their community. We also work sensitively with people affected by alcohol or drug misuse, offering a non judgemental presence and practical assistance as part of their wider recovery journey. In practice, this breadth of expertise means families can feel confident that the person they love is understood as a whole individual, not simply a list of needs. Care plans are shaped around the person, and our visits aim to bring not just practical help with daily tasks but also warmth, conversation, and reassurance. Quality and safety sit at the heart of everything we do. Following our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission on 29 November 2019, Choice Care was awarded an overall rating of Good, with Good ratings across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. For families, this independent assessment offers meaningful reassurance. It reflects a culture in which people feel safe in our care, receive effective support based on their individual needs, are treated with genuine kindness, experience care that responds to changes in their circumstances, and are looked after by a team that is thoughtfully managed. Choosing care for a loved one is rarely a simple decision, and we understand the worry, love, and hope that goes into every conversation about it. Whether you are exploring options for an ageing parent in Blackburn, seeking ongoing support for a family member with complex needs, or planning ahead for yourself, we would be glad to talk things through at a pace that suits you. Please reach out to learn more about how we can help bring trusted, compassionate home care into your family's life.
Care provided at Choice Care
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Substance misuse support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 29 November 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Choice Care
Where is Choice Care located?
Choice Care is a home care agency based in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen (BB1 3HQ), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Choice Care provide?
Choice Care is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Choice Care's CQC rating?
Choice Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 29 November 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Choice Care provide dementia care?
Yes. Choice Care supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Choice Care
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Choice Care is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Choice Care covers roughly 10 miles from Blackburn.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the North West
Choice Care has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £25 to £30 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Choice Care. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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