The Springfield

The Springfield is a residential care home in Blackburn, in the Lancashire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 2 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by GS Social Care Solutions, which operates 4 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2020.

At its latest inspection, published June 2023, the CQC rated The Springfield Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Springfield has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Lancashire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,251 a week for residential care and £1,595 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 420 registered care homes in Lancashire. The nearest to The Springfield include Blackburn Road, Mill Lodge Residential Care Home and Townfield and Coach House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.