Best Care Homes in Blackpool (2026)
70 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows Care Home | Outstanding | Residential | 27 |
| Links Lodge | Outstanding | Residential | 8 |
| North Shore Nursing home | Outstanding | Nursing | 25 |
| St Stephens Nursing Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 31 |
| Ryecourt Nursing Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 35 |
| Brooklands Nursing and Care Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 8 |
| Thornlea Rest Home | Good | Residential | 17 |
| Gwenlyn Care Home | Good | Residential | 9 |
| Annacliffe Residential Home | Good | Residential | 60 |
| Adalena House | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Princess Alexandra Home For The Blind | Good | Residential | 40 |
| Pennystone Court | Good | Residential | 36 |
| Golden Years Care Home | Good | Residential | 21 |
| Jah-Jireh Charity Homes Blackpool | Good | Residential | 36 |
| Coopers@Ambleside | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Honeysuckle House | Good | Residential | 25 |
| Nightingales Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 55 |
| Glen Tanar Rest Home | Good | Residential | 21 |
| Duxbury House Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Broadway Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 30 |
| Farthings Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 60 |
| Belsfield House | Good | Nursing | 40 |
| Acorn Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 40 |
| Highgrove Rest Home | Good | Residential | 30 |
| Acorn Lodge Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 10 |
| The Sylvester Care Centre | Good | Residential | 25 |
| Dunblane House | Good | Residential | 4 |
| King Edward Care Home | Good | Residential | 13 |
| Balmoral Rest Home | Good | Residential | 32 |
| Coopersway @ Devonshire | Good | Residential | 6 |
| The Arc | Good | Nursing | 33 |
| Autumn Leaves UK Limited | Good | Residential | 27 |
| Gilwood Lodge | Good | Nursing | 47 |
| The Highcroft Care Home | Good | Residential | 31 |
| Watson House Rest Home | Good | Residential | 9 |
| PNP Care Home | Good | Residential | 21 |
| The Owls Care Home | Good | Residential | 15 |
| 45 Watson Road | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Waterside Care Home | Good | Residential | 19 |
| Langdales | Good | Residential | 25 |
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Choosing a Care Home in Blackpool
With 70 care homes in Blackpool, families have 54 well-rated options to choose from. 12 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 16 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 54 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
Blackpool care homes offer specialist support for residential care, dementia care, physical disability care, mental health care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
Specialist Care in Blackpool
Top Dementia Care Homes in Blackpool
Helpful Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Blackpool?
Blackpool has 70 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 1,686 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Blackpool?
Blackpool has 6 Outstanding-rated care homes and 48 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding is the highest possible CQC grade and means inspectors found exceptional, person-centred care.
What types of care are available in Blackpool?
Blackpool has 16 nursing care homes and 54 residential homes, including 43 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, dementia care, physical disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Blackpool?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in Blackpool?
Blackpool Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.