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Ashbourne Lodge Rest HomeBlackpool

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Rated:GoodResidential

Ashbourne Lodge Rest Home

8 Seventh Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2ED

01253341424

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

13 July 2022

Provider

Ashbourne Lodge JM Limited

Beds

24 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 74 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 51 are the same and 20 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodFeb 2016
GoodAug 2018
GoodAug 2022

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

This is the only care home Ashbourne Lodge JM Limited runs in England.

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.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Ashbourne Lodge Rest Home

Ashbourne Lodge Rest Home is a residential care home in the South Shore area of Blackpool, providing personal care and support for older people. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the home.

Ashbourne Lodge accommodates up to 24 people requiring assistance with personal care across two floors in South Shore, Blackpool. The property sits in its own grounds with accessible garden areas, a passenger lift, and full wheelchair accessibility. At inspection, 21 residents lived at the home.

The building maintains high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, with staff wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and following infection prevention and control policies. Staffing levels are sufficient to meet care and support needs, with employees recruited through thorough vetting processes. One resident commented, "It's a lovely home with plenty of staff around to make me feel confident and safe.

" Safety is central to care delivery, with risks carefully assessed and monitored. Residents receive their medicines safely.

Source: CQC inspection report, 5 August 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 24 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · FY4 2ED

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical 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 5 August 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 13 July 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 30 August 2018: Good
CaringPublished 30 August 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 30 August 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Ashbourne Lodge Rest Home'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 Ashbourne Lodge Rest Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Ashbourne Lodge Rest Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Ashbourne Lodge Rest Home'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