Pritchard Street

19 Pritchard Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3PF

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

31 July 2018

Provider

Almond Villas Limited

Beds

4 beds

About Pritchard Street

Pritchard Street is a residential care home in Blackburn with Darwen, offering support for adults with mental health needs. Further details on the service can be found in the CQC findings below.

Pritchard Street provides rehabilitative support for four adults with enduring mental health needs in a terraced property within a residential area close to local amenities. The home includes a communal lounge, kitchen diner, laundry room, and single bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities. The service continues to maintain good standards of care, with no serious risks or concerns identified during inspection.

Source: CQC inspection report, 29 August 2018

Specialist Care

Mental health

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BB2 3PF

Registered care categories

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 29 August 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 31 July 2018.

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

Read Pritchard Street's CQC record and reports.

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5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Pritchard Street, 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 Pritchard Street, 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 Pritchard Street'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