Oldfield House – Crown Care Homes
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds18
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2023-02-17
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare50
- Management & leadership65
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-02-17
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the December 2022 inspection. This domain covers staff training, care planning, access to healthcare professionals and nutrition. No specific detail about what was observed — dementia training content, GP access arrangements, care plan quality or food provision — is included in the published summary. The improvement from Requires Improvement suggests previous gaps in this area have been addressed. The home declares dementia as a specialism, which implies a commitment to dementia-specific practice.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the December 2022 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth and respect, dignity in personal care, use of preferred names and whether your parent feels valued as an individual. The published summary does not include direct quotes from residents or relatives, nor specific observations of staff-resident interactions. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with what they observed. For a home that had previously been rated Requires Improvement, a Good caring rating represents genuine progress.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the December 2022 inspection. This covers activities, individual engagement, responses to changing needs and end-of-life care planning. No specific detail about the activity programme, one-to-one engagement or complaint handling is available in the published summary. For a small 18-bed dementia home, the question of whether activities are genuinely tailored to individuals — rather than group-based programmes that exclude those in later stages — is particularly important. The Good rating suggests the home met expected standards in this area.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the December 2022 inspection. Miss Roxanne Danielle Marshall is named as Registered Manager, with Mr David Kumar as Nominated Individual for the provider Crown Care Homes Ltd. The improvement across all five domains from a previous Requires Improvement rating is a meaningful indicator of effective leadership — sustained improvement of this kind requires a manager who can identify problems, implement change and maintain standards. No detail about manager tenure, staff culture, governance systems or family communication processes is available in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Oldfield House specialises in caring for adults over 65, including those with dementia. They provide residential care focused on maintaining dignity and quality of life. For residents living with dementia, the home offers specialised support tailored to individual needs. The caring approach helps residents feel comfortable and well-supported throughout their journey. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Oldfield House has made meaningful progress from a previous Requires Improvement rating to Good across all five domains, which is encouraging — but the published inspection report contains limited specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed improvement rather than richly evidenced excellence.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Oldfield House Residential Care Home in Darwen was inspected in December 2022 and rated Good across all five domains — Safety, Effectiveness, Caring, Responsiveness and Well-led. This is a genuinely positive finding, made more meaningful by the fact that the home previously held a Requires Improvement rating: improvement of this kind requires sustained effort from management and staff. The home is a small, 18-bed service specialising in dementia and older adult care, with a named registered manager and nominated individual in post. The main uncertainty here is straightforward: the published inspection summary does not contain the level of specific detail — direct quotes, inspector observations, named examples — that would allow a confident, evidence-rich picture of day-to-day life for your parent. A Good rating tells you the home met expected standards; it does not tell you what mealtimes feel like, whether the corridors are calm at night, how staff respond when your parent is distressed, or whether activities are genuinely tailored to individuals. Before making a decision, visit in person — ideally unannounced or at a quieter time of day — and ask specifically: how many permanent staff work the night shift, what does a typical day look like for someone who can no longer join group activities, and how will you let me know if my parent's needs change?
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In Their Own Words
How Oldfield House – Crown Care Homes describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Personal attention and genuine care in a spotless Darwen setting
Compassionate Care in Darwen at Oldfield House Residential Care Home
Finding the right care home means looking for somewhere that treats your loved one with real kindness and attention. Oldfield House Residential Care Home in Darwen provides residential care for older adults, including those living with dementia. The home maintains a clean, welcoming environment where residents receive attentive support.
Who they care for
The team at Oldfield House specialises in caring for adults over 65, including those with dementia. They provide residential care focused on maintaining dignity and quality of life.
For residents living with dementia, the home offers specialised support tailored to individual needs. The caring approach helps residents feel comfortable and well-supported throughout their journey.
“If you're considering Oldfield House for someone you care about, arranging a visit could help you get a feel for the atmosphere and meet the team.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Oldfield House has made meaningful progress from a previous Requires Improvement rating to Good across all five domains, which is encouraging — but the published inspection report contains limited specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed improvement rather than richly evidenced excellence.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Oldfield House Residential Care Home in Darwen was inspected in December 2022 and rated Good across all five domains — Safety, Effectiveness, Caring, Responsiveness and Well-led. This is a genuinely positive finding, made more meaningful by the fact that the home previously held a Requires Improvement rating: improvement of this kind requires sustained effort from management and staff. The home is a small, 18-bed service specialising in dementia and older adult care, with a named registered manager and nominated individual in post. The main uncertainty here is straightforward: the published inspection summary does not contain the level of specific detail — direct quotes, inspector observations, named examples — that would allow a confident, evidence-rich picture of day-to-day life for your parent. A Good rating tells you the home met expected standards; it does not tell you what mealtimes feel like, whether the corridors are calm at night, how staff respond when your parent is distressed, or whether activities are genuinely tailored to individuals. Before making a decision, visit in person — ideally unannounced or at a quieter time of day — and ask specifically: how many permanent staff work the night shift, what does a typical day look like for someone who can no longer join group activities, and how will you let me know if my parent's needs change?
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Oldfield House – Crown Care Homes measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Oldfield House – Crown Care Homes describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Personal attention and genuine care in a spotless Darwen setting
Compassionate Care in Darwen at Oldfield House Residential Care Home
Finding the right care home means looking for somewhere that treats your loved one with real kindness and attention. Oldfield House Residential Care Home in Darwen provides residential care for older adults, including those living with dementia. The home maintains a clean, welcoming environment where residents receive attentive support.
Who they care for
The team at Oldfield House specialises in caring for adults over 65, including those with dementia. They provide residential care focused on maintaining dignity and quality of life.
For residents living with dementia, the home offers specialised support tailored to individual needs. The caring approach helps residents feel comfortable and well-supported throughout their journey.
“If you're considering Oldfield House for someone you care about, arranging a visit could help you get a feel for the atmosphere and meet the team.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
