Linden House Care Home

Blackburn · BB1 2BE

Care type
Residential Care Home
Published fees
From £963/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Mar 2023
Capacity
63 beds
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What the evidence shows

Linden House Care Home is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Good (Mar 2023). This topic appears in family feedback. Ask the home to explain its approach and compare it with the inspection findings.

Confirm individual care needs, today’s fees and availability with the home. Positive findings do not guarantee a personal fit.

What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Dementia support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: serious neglect incident

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
More facility details
Registered provider
Linden House Residential Home Ltd
Provider group
-
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Purpose built
No
Ensuite rooms
81%
Floors
1
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Linden House Care Home Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection report published · Mar 2023
Registered Manager
Sarah Ann Murchie
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RightCareHome analysisCare fit

Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, wheelchair access, secure garden or area. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Wheelchair access
  • Secure garden or area
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Mental Health
Physical Disability
Sight or hearing impairment
Adults 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Depression
Anxiety
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Schizophrenia
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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building
Aggression or challenging behaviour
Agitation and restlessness
Evening confusion (sundowning)
Exit-Seeking

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Challenging Behaviour

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is not listed. Ask how overnight clinical needs are supported.
Registered Manager
Sarah Ann Murchie

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Full Medication Management

Linden House Care Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

Published fees help you plan your budget. Assessed needs, room type and extras can change your written quote.

Published weekly fees

From £963/week

From ≈ £4,187 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month. Published fees may be older; confirm today’s written quote, included care and any extras with the home.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

Published fee notes

Dependent on government assessment. Fees reviewed bi-annually (April and August).

Published fee and council-rate context

This compares a published starting fee with a council-funded rate for the same care category. It is price context, not a rating of care quality or a personalised quote. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

The benchmark period is unavailable here. Treat it as background context and confirm current rates and fees.

Council-rate context (Blackburn with Darwen, residential with dementia care): £896/wk

The published starting fee exceeds this benchmark by £67/wk.

How care at this home can be funded

Local Authority

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Family Reviews

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Linden House Care Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Linden House Care Home is a residential care home in Blackburn, North West, operated by Linden House Residential Home Ltd since 2019. The home has 63 beds and is an inspection rating of Good. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia.

Contact & location

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

Linden House, Delph Road, Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, BB1 2BE

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Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

274m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

Review activities, food quality, and facilities that most affect your relative's everyday wellbeing.

Dining & Nutrition

5 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Freshly Cooked Meals
Choice of Menu
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room

Dietary Options

Thickened Fluids
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected February 2025)
Food handling:Good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

1 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Music & Singing
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✓Organised group activities

Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Hoists

Rooms

Ensuite

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Door Sensors
CCTV
Secure Garden
Secure Unit
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
TV Lounge
Library
Bar

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Linden House Care Home a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Linden House Care Home

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  1. Ask about staff response times to call bells and personal care needs.

  2. Request examples of how complaints or concerns are handled in practice.

  3. Check for availability of quiet areas away from communal activities.

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Linden House Care Home

What does the inspection rating for Linden House Care Home show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 17 March 2023.

Is Linden House Care Home a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 17 March 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 3.8 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Linden House Care Home cost per week?

Weekly fees at Linden House Care Home: From £963/week. Costs may vary depending on the level of care required.

Does Linden House Care Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

Linden House Care Home accepts local authority funded residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Linden House Care Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

Linden House Care Home is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

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Does Linden House Care Home provide dementia care?

Linden House Care Home specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning.

How many beds does Linden House Care Home have?

Linden House Care Home has 63 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

What do care home reviews say about Linden House Care Home?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 3.8 out of 5.

Are Linden House Care Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

Linden House Care Home's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Linden House Care Home safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Linden House Care Home is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Linden House Care Home?

Linden House Care Home is operated by LINDEN HOUSE RESIDENTIAL HOME LIMITED (Company registration number: 05006634). Ownership type: independent.

Has Linden House Care Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Linden House Care Home in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Linden House Care Home's provider?

Linden House Care Home's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 31 January 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Linden House Care Home?

Ask Linden House Care Home how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Linden House Care Home?

Before choosing Linden House Care Home, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Blackburn to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Linden House Care Home's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests Linden House Care Home's inspection position is improving. The inspection report was published on 17 March 2023.

How do Linden House Care Home's fees compare to the local average?

Linden House Care Home's weekly fees (From £963/week) are below area average when compared with the local care home benchmark. Final weekly costs can vary depending on the level of care required.

How do I know if I'm paying too much for Linden House Care Home?

Start by comparing Linden House Care Home's published weekly fees with the local care home benchmark. On this page, those fees look below area average. Lower pricing can be a good sign for affordability, but families should still check what is and is not included in the weekly rate. The safest way to judge value is to compare price against care fit, inspection strength, and the unanswered questions you still have after reviewing the page.

What is Linden House Care Home's food hygiene rating?

Linden House Care Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 6 February 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Linden House Care Home?

When visiting Linden House Care Home, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, and ask how families are updated when needs change. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Linden House Care Home?

Our visit checklist for Linden House Care Home starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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Topics to take into your visit

  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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