England

Rated:Requires ImprovementNursing

Bispham Gardens

Ryscar Way, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0FN

01253589030

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

18 October 2023

Provider

Glenholme Senior Living (Bispham Gardens) Limited

Beds

52 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 61 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 46 are rated higher by CQC, 14 are the same and 1 is lower.

18 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

GoodApr 2020
Requires ImprovementDec 2023

Rating dropped from Good to Requires Improvement in 2023.

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 Glenholme Senior Living (Bispham Gardens) 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.

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.
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 Bispham Gardens

Bispham Gardens is a care home in Blackpool, offering families in the area a local option for those who need nursing care and support. Finding the right place for a loved one is never easy, and it can bring real comfort to know there is somewhere close to home where familiar faces, family visits, and a sense of community all remain within easy reach.

This care home with nursing provides personal and nursing care to up to 52 people, including adults over and under 65 years of age and those living with dementia. At inspection, 42 people were using the service. The management of risk was not always safe and some care records were not accurate and up to date.

The provider's systems to assess, monitor and improve the service had not identified and addressed these shortfalls. However, accidents and incidents were routinely analysed to identify safety improvements, and systems were in place to protect people from abuse with improved staff training. The home was clean and well-maintained with good infection control practices.

The provider recruited staff safely and kept staffing levels under review. The registered manager engaged with people and their relatives, taking their views into account. The service worked with other agencies to maintain and enhance people's health and wellbeing.

Source: CQC inspection report, 20 December 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

All rooms have en-suite facilities. Shared spaces include lounges and day rooms, a hairdressing salon, library, public bar area, cinema and landscaped gardens.
The provider lists step-free access, accessible parking and bathrooms, lift access and rooms with patios available.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 52 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · FY2 0FN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 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: Requires improvement.

Rating report published 20 December 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 18 October 2023.

Safe: Requires improvement
EffectivePublished 22 April 2020: Good
CaringPublished 22 April 2020: Good
ResponsivePublished 22 April 2020: Good
Well-led: Requires improvement

Questions prompted by these ratings

Safe: What changes have been made to medicines, staffing and safeguarding since this rating?
Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Bispham Gardens'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 Bispham Gardens, 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 Bispham Gardens, 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 Bispham Gardens'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