Heys House

160 Heys Lane, Blackburn, BB2 4NG

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Blue Ribbon Healthcare Limited

Beds

1 beds

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Blue Ribbon Healthcare Limited, which runs 6 care homes in England: 4 rated Good and 2 not yet rated.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Heys House

Heys House is a single-bed residential care home located on Heys Lane in Blackburn, providing care for younger adults with learning disabilities. As a one-person home, it offers a highly individualized care environment within a domestic setting in the North West. The service is operated by Blue Ribbon Healthcare Limited.

The home has not yet received a CQC inspection rating, which may be relevant if you are comparing it with other local providers. Given its small scale and specialist focus on learning disabilities for younger adults, it may suit someone who benefits from a close-knit, personalized care arrangement rather than a larger facility environment. Prospective families should consider how the home's single-occupancy model aligns with their relative's social and support needs.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Heys House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Heys House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Heys House'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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees