Old Gates Care Home
Old Gates Care Home is a nursing home in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen (BB2 5BU). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Old Gates Care Home
We are a nursing home in Blackburn, caring for older people and for younger adults who need nursing support, including people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. We also welcome people for respite stays where a period of nursing care is what is needed rather than a permanent move. Having qualified nurses here at every hour means that health needs which are complicated or liable to change can be looked after without somebody having to move again, or spend their time travelling back and forth to hospital. That is what brings most families to us in the first place. What keeps them content is simpler. Whether the staff are kind, whether anybody has time to sit down for a few minutes, whether their relative seems settled when they come in. Dementia asks something particular of a nursing home. A day that keeps its shape, faces that are familiar, and staff who can tell the difference between somebody being awkward and somebody being frightened, uncomfortable or in pain. Much of what looks like difficult behaviour is a person trying to communicate, and a team who know somebody well stand a far better chance of working out what. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families are welcome here and we would much rather you came and formed your own view of the place. Please contact us and we will arrange a time for you to visit.
Care provided at Old Gates Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 23 March 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Old Gates Care Home
Where is Old Gates Care Home located?
Old Gates Care Home is a nursing home in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 5BU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Old Gates Care Home provide?
Old Gates Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Old Gates Care Home's CQC rating?
Old Gates Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 23 March 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Old Gates Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Old Gates Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Old Gates Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Old Gates Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Old Gates Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Old Gates Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
Yes. Yes. Old Gates Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Old Gates Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Old Gates Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the North West
Old Gates Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £900 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Old Gates Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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