Clifton Lawns

227 Blackburn Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1HL

01254703220

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

12 June 2019

Provider

Oakleaf Care Limited

Beds

20 beds

About Clifton Lawns

Clifton Lawns is a nursing home in Blackburn with Darwen, providing rehabilitation for people with enduring mental health conditions. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Clifton Lawns provides rehabilitation services for people with enduring mental health conditions, supporting up to 18 people at any time. During inspection, 14 people were using the service. Residents felt safe, and staff demonstrated clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities with appropriate training in place.

Sufficient staffing levels were maintained, supported by robust recruitment processes. Medicine management was safe, with people encouraged to self-administer their medications where possible with appropriate support levels.

The premises were clean and staff adhered to infection control procedures. People were supported to make choices and maintain control over their lives, with staff working in the least restrictive way possible. Care needs were properly assessed and care plans were delivered in line with legislation and best practice guidance.

Residents received a nutritious and varied diet and were actively supported to shop and prepare meals for themselves on a weekly basis.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 July 2019

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

Parking

Practical details from the provider

Visitor parking is available at the rear of the home. The provider advises using postcode BB3 0BL for sat-nav access to the car park.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 20 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BB3 1HL

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Mental health conditions.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 6 July 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 June 2019.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Clifton Lawns's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Clifton Lawns, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Clifton Lawns, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Clifton Lawns's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

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