Ravenswing Manor
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds24
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2019-05-09
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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 warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness68
- Activities & engagement55
- Food quality55
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership74
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-05-09
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. This covers how well the home supports people's health, wellbeing, and day-to-day needs, including training, care planning, and access to healthcare professionals such as GPs and community nurses. The published inspection text does not provide specific detail about the content of dementia training, how frequently care plans are reviewed, or how the home manages healthcare appointments. The home supports people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment, which means staff need specific, up-to-date training across several areas. No concerns were flagged in the July 2023 monitoring review.Is this home caring?
Inspectors rated the Caring domain Good at the February 2021 inspection. This domain covers how staff treat the people they care for, including warmth, dignity, respect, and support for independence. The published inspection text does not include direct observations of staff interactions, resident testimony about how they feel treated, or examples of staff using preferred names or responding to distress. A Good rating in Caring is among the most significant ratings for families choosing a home, and the absence of supporting detail in the published text means you will need to make your own observations on a visit.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. This domain covers whether the home meets individual needs, provides meaningful activities, and plans appropriately for end of life. The published inspection text provides no specific detail about the activity programme, what provision exists for people who cannot join group sessions, or how end-of-life wishes are recorded and honoured. The home supports people with dementia alongside those with physical and sensory impairments, which creates specific responsibilities around tailoring activities and communication to varied abilities.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. A named registered manager, Mrs Beverly Ann Ramsey, is recorded as in post, alongside a nominated individual, Mr George Daniels, who holds organisational responsibility. The published inspection text does not include detail about management visibility on the floor, staff culture, how the home responds to complaints, or whether staff feel supported to raise concerns. The home had previously been rated Requires Improvement overall, which means the leadership team oversaw a genuine improvement, and understanding what changed and how it is sustained is a reasonable focus for your visit.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team supports residents with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. They're experienced in caring for both younger adults under 65 and older residents, adapting their approach to different life stages and care requirements. For residents living with dementia, the staff focus on person-centred care that responds to individual needs. The team works to understand each person's preferences and routines. 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
Ravenswing Manor Residential Care Home achieved a Good rating across all five inspection domains, improving from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the published inspection text contains limited specific detail, observations, or direct testimony, so scores reflect a solid but not fully evidenced picture.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Ravenswing Manor Residential Care Home, at 3 St Francis Road, Blackburn, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in February 2021, having previously been rated Requires Improvement. That improvement is a genuinely positive signal: moving up from Requires Improvement is not automatic and typically reflects real changes in how a home is run. A named registered manager, Mrs Beverly Ann Ramsey, is in post, and a nominated individual, Mr George Daniels, is also recorded. The home cares for up to 24 people, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection text provides ratings but very little specific detail, such as inspector observations of staff interactions, resident or family quotes, or evidence about activities, food, or night staffing. A Good rating matters, but it was given in February 2021, and the information available was last reviewed in July 2023. That means the picture is now over two years old at a minimum. On your visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), find out how many permanent staff cover nights, ask what dementia-specific training all staff have completed, and observe whether staff use your parent's preferred name and move without rushing. These are the things the inspection text cannot tell you.
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In Their Own Words
How Ravenswing Manor describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care for complex needs in Blackburn
Dedicated residential home Support in Blackburn
Ravenswing Manor Residential Care Home in Blackburn provides specialist support for people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The team here works with residents of all ages, including adults under 65 who need residential care. Located in the North West, the home focuses on meeting individual care needs.
Who they care for
The team supports residents with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. They're experienced in caring for both younger adults under 65 and older residents, adapting their approach to different life stages and care requirements.
For residents living with dementia, the staff focus on person-centred care that responds to individual needs. The team works to understand each person's preferences and routines.
“If you're looking for specialist residential care in Blackburn, particularly for complex needs or younger adults requiring support, it's worth arranging a visit to see if Ravenswing Manor could be the right fit.”
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
Ravenswing Manor Residential Care Home achieved a Good rating across all five inspection domains, improving from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the published inspection text contains limited specific detail, observations, or direct testimony, so scores reflect a solid but not fully evidenced picture.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Ravenswing Manor Residential Care Home, at 3 St Francis Road, Blackburn, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in February 2021, having previously been rated Requires Improvement. That improvement is a genuinely positive signal: moving up from Requires Improvement is not automatic and typically reflects real changes in how a home is run. A named registered manager, Mrs Beverly Ann Ramsey, is in post, and a nominated individual, Mr George Daniels, is also recorded. The home cares for up to 24 people, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection text provides ratings but very little specific detail, such as inspector observations of staff interactions, resident or family quotes, or evidence about activities, food, or night staffing. A Good rating matters, but it was given in February 2021, and the information available was last reviewed in July 2023. That means the picture is now over two years old at a minimum. On your visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), find out how many permanent staff cover nights, ask what dementia-specific training all staff have completed, and observe whether staff use your parent's preferred name and move without rushing. These are the things the inspection text cannot tell you.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Ravenswing Manor measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Ravenswing Manor describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care for complex needs in Blackburn
Dedicated residential home Support in Blackburn
Ravenswing Manor Residential Care Home in Blackburn provides specialist support for people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The team here works with residents of all ages, including adults under 65 who need residential care. Located in the North West, the home focuses on meeting individual care needs.
Who they care for
The team supports residents with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. They're experienced in caring for both younger adults under 65 and older residents, adapting their approach to different life stages and care requirements.
For residents living with dementia, the staff focus on person-centred care that responds to individual needs. The team works to understand each person's preferences and routines.
“If you're looking for specialist residential care in Blackburn, particularly for complex needs or younger adults requiring support, it's worth arranging a visit to see if Ravenswing Manor could be the right fit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
