Alcedo Care Blackburn and
Alcedo Care Blackburn and is a home care agency in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen (BB3 0DB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Alcedo Care Blackburn and
We at Alcedo Care Blackburn and Darwen are proud to provide compassionate home care across Darwen and the surrounding communities of Blackburn with Darwen, supporting individuals to live well and safely in the place they know best: their own home. Based in the BB postcode area, our team works throughout Darwen and the wider borough, bringing care directly to people across this welcoming corner of the North West. By delivering support in familiar surroundings, we help residents maintain their routines, stay close to loved ones, and remain connected to the neighbourhoods and communities they cherish, whilst receiving the professional assistance they need each day. Our care is shaped around the individual, with tailored support spanning a broad range of needs. We provide dedicated older person care and specialist dementia care, offering gentle, consistent assistance that respects each person's history and preferences. For adults living with learning disabilities or autism, we focus on enabling independence and confidence, building trusting relationships that make daily life easier and more meaningful. We also support people experiencing mental health challenges, those with physical disabilities, and individuals living with visual or hearing impairment, adapting our approach to suit every circumstance. Our reach extends to younger adults seeking thoughtful, age appropriate support, as well as people navigating eating disorders or recovering from alcohol and drug misuse. In each case, we work closely with families, healthcare professionals, and the individual themselves to create a plan of care that feels right, with kindness and dignity at the heart of everything we do. For relatives, this means peace of mind knowing that a loved one is being looked after by people who genuinely care about their wellbeing, comfort, and quality of life. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our most recent CQC inspection, completed on 3 August 2025, where we were rated Good overall. We achieved a Good rating across every domain assessed, including Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. For families, this independent recognition offers reassurance that the support we provide meets recognised standards of safety, compassion, responsiveness, and strong leadership, every single day. Choosing care for someone you love can feel overwhelming, and we understand the weight of that decision. If you are exploring home care options in Darwen or anywhere across Blackburn with Darwen, we warmly invite you to get in touch. Our team is here to listen, answer your questions, and help you find the right path forward with confidence and compassion.
Care provided at Alcedo Care Blackburn and
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Eating disorder support
- Substance misuse support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 4 August 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Alcedo Care Blackburn and
Where is Alcedo Care Blackburn and located?
Alcedo Care Blackburn and is a home care agency based in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen (BB3 0DB), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Alcedo Care Blackburn and provide?
Alcedo Care Blackburn and 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 Alcedo Care Blackburn and's CQC rating?
Alcedo Care Blackburn and is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 4 August 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Alcedo Care Blackburn and provide dementia care?
Yes. Alcedo Care Blackburn and supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Alcedo Care Blackburn and
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Alcedo Care Blackburn and Darwen 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. Alcedo Care Blackburn and Darwen covers roughly 10 miles from Darwen.
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
Alcedo Care Blackburn and Darwen 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 Alcedo Care Blackburn and Darwen. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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