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Home care in Blackburn with Darwen.

There are 37 home-care agencies regulated by the CQC in Blackburn with Darwen, with 54% rated Good or Outstanding. Below: every agency we know of, sorted by rating.

37
Total agencies
0
Outstanding
20
Good
2
Req. improvement
0
Inadequate
Rating distribution
Outstanding0Good20Requires improvement2Inadequate0Not rated15

What home care looks like in Blackburn with Darwen

Home care — sometimes called domiciliary care — covers a wide range of support delivered to someone in their own home. In Blackburn with Darwen, the CQC has 37 registered home-care providers. Of those, 20 are rated Good or Outstanding. The average family arranges between 7 and 28 hours of care a week, depending on whether the recipient needs companionship, hands-on personal care, or live-in support.

Cost varies by region and service type. As a rule of thumb, hourly rates in north west sit between £20 and £35 in 2026, with a small premium for evenings, weekends, and specialist care like dementia or palliative support. We collate live quotes from the agencies you shortlist — see our cost guide for a fuller breakdown.

CQC ratings are the most rigorous independent assessment available and we surface them prominently on every listing. If you’re unsure how to interpret them, our explainer walks you through the five key questions and what inspectors look for.

Top agencies in Blackburn with Darwen

Showing the top 20 of 37 by CQC rating.

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