Rated Care Homes

Acorn House Care Centre

G

Good

Rated on

Rating from the Care Quality Commission.

At a glance

  • 6 ratings

    Its last inspection improved it from Requires improvement to Good.

  • 4 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.

Acorn House Care Centre: inspection record

Care home, 32 beds, Blackburn with Darwen

Rated Good in September 2022, up from Requires improvement.

Acorn House Care Centre: inspection record: inspection ratings by year, 2015 to 2026
201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Overall
Safe
Effective
Caring
Responsive
Well-led

Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.

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About the service

From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 28 September 2022. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.

Acorn House Care Centre is a residential care home which provides personal care for up to 32 older people and people living with dementia. Accommodation is provided over two floors and a passenger lift is available to provide access to both floors. At the time of the inspection 30 people were living at the home.

What inspectors found

People told us they felt safe living at the home. We received mixed feedback about staffing levels and have made a recommendation about this. Staff followed safe infection control practices, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect people from COVID-19 and the risk of cross infection. The provider ensured staff were recruited safely and were suitable to support people living at the home. People were protected from the risk of abuse or avoidable harm and appropriate action was taken to manage accidents and incidents. Staff managed people's medicines safely, in line with national guidance. The safety of the home environment was checked regularly.

Read the rest of CQC's summary

Staff knew the people they supported and provided them with individualised care that reflected their needs, risks and preferences. They encouraged people to make choices when they could. People's care documentation included detailed information to guide staff about how to support people well and was reviewed and updated regularly. People's end of life care wishes had been discussed with them, or their relatives where appropriate. People were happy with the range of activities available at the home. The provider managed concerns and complaints appropriately.

The manager and staff were clear about their responsibilities. They focused on providing people with high quality care, which reflected their needs and preferences. The service worked in partnership with a variety of community professionals to ensure people received any specialist support they needed. Management sought people's views about the service and acted upon them. Everyone we spoke with was happy with the management of the service. The regular checks and audits completed by management were effective in ensuring appropriate standards of quality and safety were maintained at the home.

Questions to ask when you visit

  1. The last rating is 4 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
  2. Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
  3. Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.

Registration details

Registered manager
Katrina Stanley
Registered with the CQC since
What it provides
Care home service without nursing
Who it supports
Dementia, Older People

Inspection report

Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

9 inspection reports, latest 28 September 2022. 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
MMCG (CCH) LimitedBrand: Maria Mallaband Care Group
Ownership type
Organisation
Companies House number
07590616 (opens Companies House)

MMCG (CCH) Limited runs 2 services in England, 1 of them in the North West. 2 are rated Good or Outstanding.

Other services run by MMCG (CCH) Limited

  1. G
    Barnes Court Care Home Good. Care home with nursing, Sunderland, North East

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.

Checked on the council's website, November 2026.

Common questions

Does Acorn House Care Centre provide nursing care?
No. The Care Quality Commission lists Acorn House Care Centre as a care home without nursing.
How many beds does Acorn House Care Centre have?
The Care Quality Commission's register lists 32 beds at Acorn House Care Centre.
When was Acorn House Care Centre last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Acorn House Care Centre was published on 28 September 2022.
Who runs Acorn House Care Centre?
Acorn House Care Centre is run by MMCG (CCH) Limited. It runs 2 services in England, 1 of them in the North West.
What is Acorn House Care Centre's CQC rating?
Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 28 September 2022.