Rockmount Northwest

Blackburn · BB1 4HD

Care type
Nursing Home
Published fees
From £1,339/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published May 2018
Capacity
23 beds
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What the evidence shows

Rockmount Northwest is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (May 2018). The inspection Well-Led domain was rated below Good in 2018.

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Nursing care
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

Points to explore

  • Well-Led rating below Good (2018)

What we cannot confirm

  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

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
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Registered provider
Rockmount Northwest Limited
Provider group
-
Local authority
Lancashire
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Rockmount Northwest 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
Requires improvement
Inspection record date
Inspection report published · Feb 2022
Registered Manager
Jacqueline Taylor
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes nursing care, wheelchair access. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Nursing care
  • Wheelchair access
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Important limitations

  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home
Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Mental Health
Physical Disability
Sight or hearing impairment
Substance Misuse

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Stroke
Brain Injury
Depression
Anxiety
Schizophrenia

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 confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.
Registered Manager
Jacqueline Taylor

Rockmount Northwest: 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 £1,339/week

From ≈ £5,822 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.

How care at this home can be funded

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

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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 Rockmount Northwest, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Rockmount Northwest is a care home with nursing in Blackburn, North West, operated by Rockmount Northwest Limited since 2012. The home has 23 beds and is an inspection rating of Good.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

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1 Blackburn Road, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4HD

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Pharmacy
300m

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

67m away

Daily Life

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Dining & Nutrition

Nutrition details available

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Dietary Options

Halal
Kosher
Vegetarian
Vegan
4/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected November 2024)
Food handling:Generally satisfactory
Premises condition:Very good
Food safety management:Generally satisfactory
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Facilities & Features

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Couples Rooms
Own Furniture

Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
Bar
Parking
Minibus

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Rockmount Northwest a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Rockmount Northwest

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  1. What have you changed recently around safety, staffing or leadership, and how are you checking those changes are working?

  2. Who provides overnight clinical cover if needs escalate?

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 Rockmount Northwest

What does the inspection rating for Rockmount Northwest show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 1 February 2022.

Is Rockmount Northwest a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 1 February 2022. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 5.0 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 Rockmount Northwest cost per week?

Weekly fees at Rockmount Northwest: From £1,339/week. Costs may vary depending on the level of care required.

Does Rockmount Northwest accept NHS or local authority funding?

Rockmount Northwest accepts local authority funded and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Rockmount Northwest a nursing home or a residential care home?

Rockmount Northwest is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

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How many beds does Rockmount Northwest have?

Rockmount Northwest has 23 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Rockmount Northwest?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 5.0 out of 5.

Are Rockmount Northwest's reviews enough to make a decision?

Rockmount Northwest'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 Rockmount Northwest safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Rockmount Northwest is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Rockmount Northwest?

Rockmount Northwest is operated by ROCKMOUNT NORTHWEST LIMITED (Company registration number: 07315641). Ownership type: independent.

Has Rockmount Northwest had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Rockmount Northwest in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Rockmount Northwest's provider?

Rockmount Northwest'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 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Rockmount Northwest?

Ask Rockmount Northwest 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 Rockmount Northwest?

Before choosing Rockmount Northwest, 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 Rockmount Northwest's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests Rockmount Northwest's inspection position is improving. The inspection report was published on 1 February 2022.

How do Rockmount Northwest's fees compare to the local average?

Rockmount Northwest's weekly fees (From £1,339/week) are around 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 Rockmount Northwest?

Start by comparing Rockmount Northwest's published weekly fees with the local care home benchmark. On this page, those fees look around area average. Fees that sit near the area average still need checking against what level of care, room type, and extras are actually included. 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 Rockmount Northwest's food hygiene rating?

Rockmount Northwest currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 4 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 25 November 2024.

What questions should I ask when visiting Rockmount Northwest?

When visiting Rockmount Northwest, 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, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. 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 Rockmount Northwest?

Our visit checklist for Rockmount Northwest 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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  • 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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