45 Watson Road

South Shore, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2DB

01253341436

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

12 December 2023

Provider

Mr Robert Francis Webster

Beds

6 beds

About 45 Watson Road

45 Watson Road is a residential care home in Blackpool, providing accommodation for people with learning disabilities and autism. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

The home accommodates six people with learning disabilities and autism in one adapted building with six single bedrooms. Communal facilities include a lounge and kitchen/dining room on the ground floor, with off-street parking available for visitors. At the time of inspection, five people were living at the home.

Source: CQC inspection report, 12 January 2024

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · FY4 2DB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 12 January 2024. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 December 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 10 July 2018: Good
CaringPublished 10 July 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 10 July 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read 45 Watson Road's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting 45 Watson Road, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit 45 Watson Road, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund 45 Watson Road's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees