Hawkhurst
- Care home
- 26 beds
- No nursing
- Dementia care
- Registered since 2011
- Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, North West
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
3 ratings
Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.
7 years
since the latest rating was published. A rating this old may not show how the service is today.
26 of 32
rated care homes in Blackburn with Darwen are rated Good, like this one.
Hawkhurst: inspection record
Rated Good in July 2019.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
Compare nearby
- G Franciscan Convent Blackburn Good, less than 0.1 miles away
- G Magdalene House Good, 0.2 miles away
- RI Hollymount Residential and Dementia Care Centre Requires improvement, 0.3 miles away
- G Almond Villas Good, 0.3 miles away
- I Higher Bank Inadequate, 0.3 miles away
About the service
From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 4 July 2019. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Hawkhurst is a residential care home providing personal care to 22 people aged 65 and over at the time of the inspection. The service can support up to 26 people. The service has two lounge and dining areas connected by a conservatory. There is a passenger lift to access bedrooms on the first floor. There is a mix of single and double bedrooms with three having en-suite facilities.
What inspectors found
People told us they felt safe. Staff had completed training in safeguarding and knew their responsibilities. Robust recruitment systems and processes were in place and we found sufficient staff were available to meet people's needs. The registered manager assessed and managed risks to people's health and wellbeing, including risks within the environment. The provider had robust systems and processes to ensure medicines were managed safely.
Read the rest of CQC's summary
People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice. People's needs were assessed, and care was planned and delivered by staff with the appropriate skills and knowledge. The registered manager ensured staff were supported through regular training, supervisions and appraisals. People told us they enjoyed a healthy and balanced diet.
The service was caring. People told us they were supported by staff that were kind, caring and respectful. We observed kind and caring interactions from staff. There was a relaxed and homely atmosphere within the service. Staff respected people's privacy and dignity and supported people to be as independent as possible.
The service was responsive to people's needs. People had detailed care plans that were person-centred to meet their needs and wishes. A varied range of activities were available, including community outings. The registered manager ensured systems were in place to meet people's needs at the end of their life.
People, staff and relatives told us the service was well-led. The registered manager was a visible presence within the service. The registered manager ensured they sought feedback about the service to drive and improve the service. Systems were in place to monitor the quality of care provided and continuously improve the service.
Questions to ask when you visit
- The last rating is 7 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Registration details
- Registered manager
- Rhiannon Down
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service without nursing
- Who it supports
- Dementia, Mental Health, Older People, Younger Adults
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)6 inspection reports, latest 4 July 2019. The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website.
The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Provider
- Prime Life LimitedBrand: Prime Life Limited
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 02779611 (opens Companies House)
Prime Life Limited runs 55 services in England, 3 of them in the North West. 44 are rated Good or Outstanding, 10 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate and 1 has no rating yet.
Other services run by Prime Life Limited
- G Acorn Close Good. Care home, Leicestershire, East Midlands
- G Birch Green Care Home Good. Care home with nursing, Lancashire
- G Brackendale House Good. Care home, Norfolk, East of England
- G Brockshill Woodlands Good. Care home, Leicestershire, East Midlands
Getting help from Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 01254 587547, Monday to Friday 8.45am to 5pm
- Support for carers
- Care home fee rates published by the council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Hawkhurst provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists Hawkhurst as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does Hawkhurst have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 26 beds at Hawkhurst.
- When was Hawkhurst last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Hawkhurst was published on 4 July 2019.
- Who runs Hawkhurst?
- Hawkhurst is run by Prime Life Limited. It runs 55 services in England, 3 of them in the North West.
- What is Hawkhurst's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 4 July 2019.
Contact
- Phone
- 01254 698338
- Address
- 18 Shear Bank Road, Blackburn, BB1 8AZ Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
- G Franciscan Convent Blackburn Good, less than 0.1 miles away
- G Magdalene House Good, 0.2 miles away
- RI Hollymount Residential and Dementia Care Centre Requires improvement, 0.3 miles away
- G Almond Villas Good, 0.3 miles away
- I Higher Bank Inadequate, 0.3 miles away