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Amber CourtBlackpool

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Rated:GoodNursing

Amber Court

Kipling Hall Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9UX

01253762076

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

10 January 2019

Provider

MMCG (CCH) (2) Limited

Beds

33 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 80 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 57 are the same and 20 are lower.

67 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJul 2016
GoodFeb 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by MMCG (CCH) (2) Limited, which runs 13 care homes in England: 10 rated Good and 3 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in the North West: £882 a week for residential care and £1,196 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Amber Court

Amber Court is a nursing home in Blackpool, providing nursing and personal care. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Amber Court provides nursing and personal care accommodation for a maximum of 33 people in a residential area of Blackpool. The home is spread over two floors with communal facilities and lift access on both levels. At a previous inspection in May 2016, concerns were raised about staffing levels, with residents, relatives and staff reporting that staffing was sometimes too low and staff appeared rushed.

During the January 2019 inspection, inspectors found that staffing levels had improved and were now sufficient to meet the needs of people supported.

Source: CQC inspection report, 26 February 2019

Specialist Care

Older peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

En-suite RoomsDining RoomCommunal LoungeHairdresserGardenLaundry ServiceActivities Programme

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.

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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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 33 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · FY3 9UX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 26 February 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 10 January 2019.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Amber Court'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 Amber Court, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Amber Court, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Amber Court'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