Care homes · Blackburn with Darwen
Old Gates Care Home
Livesey Branch Road, Blackburn, BB2 5BU
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01254209924Website and contact optionsNo verified public email address is included in this directory record. Use the service’s published contact route.
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Nearby transport stops
- Gib LaneBus stop · byAbout under 100 m in a straight line
- St Bedes RCHSBus stop · byAbout under 100 m in a straight line
- St Bedes RCHS 1Bus stop · adjacent toAbout under 100 m in a straight line
- Cherry Tree Rail StationRail stationAbout 700 m in a straight line
- Mill Hill (Lancs) Rail StationRail station entrance · entranceAbout 1.2 km in a straight line
Bus stops within 1 km; rail and other access points within 3 km. A listed stop does not confirm a current timetable.
DfT NaPTAN · downloaded 10 September 2026 · Open Government Licence.
Mapped parking nearby
- Pleasington Playing Fields Car ParkMapped car parkAbout 1.2 km in a straight line
- Witton Park Car Park 1Mapped car park · Blackburn with Darwen Borough CouncilAbout 1.4 km in a straight line
These are nearby mapped car parks, not confirmed visitor parking for this service. Check access restrictions, charges, hours and Blue Badge arrangements with the operator.
© OpenStreetMap contributors · 9 September 2026 · ODbL. Data and coverage.
What to expect and prepare
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Questions about visiting Old Gates Care Home
What are the opening times?
Verified opening hours are not included in this directory record. Check the service’s website or call 01254209924 before travelling. Telephone access and appointment hours may differ from reception hours.
Do I need an appointment or referral?
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Can I park here, and is there accessible parking?
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How can I arrange help with access or communication?
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What can I learn about Old Gates Care Home?
The recorded overall CQC rating is “Good”, dated 23 March 2023. Use the contact and visiting details above to check the service you need, then compare the dated evidence below.
About this service
- Recorded care types
- Care homes
- Local authority area
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Funding information
- Confirm directly with the provider
- Registered provider
- Priory Court Developments Limited
- Registered bed capacity
- 90 beds (not vacancies)
- Telephone in source record
- 01254209924
- NHS organisation code
- VNLXH
- CQC identifier
- 1-12835302039
Registered specialisms
- Caring for adults under 65 yrs
- Dementia
- Caring for adults over 65 yrs
- Physical disabilities
These are specialisms in the regulatory record. They do not confirm that a particular treatment, assessment or place is currently available.
CQC inspection evidence
Keep the publication date and assessed service in view. Ratings are reproduced as categories; they are not averaged into a score.
| Assessment | Rating | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Safe | Good | 23 March 2023 |
| Well-led | Good | 23 March 2023 |
| Overall | Good | 23 March 2023 |
| Effective | Good | 23 March 2023 |
| Responsive | Good | 23 March 2023 |
| Caring | Good | 23 March 2023 |
Regulated activities
- Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care
- Treatment of disease, disorder or injury
Connected organisations and services
- Priory Court Developments LimitedRegistered provider
Sources and coverage
- Care Quality Commission registerDirectory: 9 September 2026; detailed register: 1 September 2026 · Retrieved 10 September 2026
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