Higher Bank

off Adelaide Terrace, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6EU

01254582554

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

15 October 2026

Provider

Mr K and Mrs K Hunter and Mrs I Coughlin

Beds

22 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 33 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 33 are rated higher by CQC, none are the same and none are lower.

None of these nearby homes has been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMay 2016
GoodNov 2018
InadequateOct 2026

Rating dropped from Good to Inadequate in 2026.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Mr K and Mrs K Hunter and Mrs I Coughlin runs in England.

Average care home fees in the North West: £882 a week for residential care and £1,196 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

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 Higher Bank

Higher Bank is a residential care home located in Blackburn with Darwen, North West. Its registered care categories include older people. The home has 22 beds. CQC records an overall rating of Inadequate, published in October 2026. The home is operated by Mr K and Mrs K Hunter and Mrs I Coughlin.

Specialist Care

Older people

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Higher Bank, 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 Higher Bank, 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Higher Bank'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