The Westwood

The Westwood is a residential care home in Blackburn, in the Lancashire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 3 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 November 2021.

At its latest inspection, published July 2023, the CQC rated The Westwood 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 Westwood 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 Westwood include Rockmount Northwest, Bilberry Lodge and Holly House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.