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Higher Bank

off Adelaide Terrace, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6EU

CQC overall ratingGoodLatest inspection report: 6 November 2018

This rating comes from the Care Quality Commission. View the official CQC record ↗

CQC ratings

The overall rating and the five key questions from the most recent published inspection (6 November 2018).

OverallGood

SafeGood

EffectiveGood

CaringGood

ResponsiveGood

Well-ledGood

Rating history

Every CQC rating Higher Bank has been given, in date order. When a newer inspection is published, it is added here.

Scale: 4 = Outstanding, 3 = Good, 2 = Requires improvement, 1 = Inadequate. Gaps are dates with no published rating for that question.

Provider & ownership history

Who is registered to run this service, and how that has changed.

CurrentOperated by Mr K and Mrs K Hunter and Mrs I Coughlin · registered since 23 December 2010

Services & regulated activities

Registered for 22 beds.

Service types

Care home service without nursing

Regulated activities

Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care

Who they care for

Older People

Specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrs

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Frequently asked questions

What is Higher Bank's CQC rating?

Higher Bank has a CQC overall rating of Good. The service is performing well and meeting expectations. The CQC scale is Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate.

When was Higher Bank last inspected?

Higher Bank's most recent CQC inspection report was published on 6 November 2018. Ratings can change at the next inspection.

Is this the official CQC rating?

Yes — the rating shown comes from the Care Quality Commission's open data. InspectedCare is an independent site and is not affiliated with the CQC. You can view the official record on cqc.org.uk.

Where is Higher Bank?

Higher Bank is in Blackburn with Darwen, England.

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