Carlin Lodge

40 Carlin Gate, Blackpool, FY2 9QT

01253596369

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

14 December 2023

Provider

SUSASH Blackpool Ltd

Beds

17 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 64 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 46 are rated higher by CQC, 17 are the same and 1 is lower.

20 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

Requires ImprovementOct 2021
Requires ImprovementDec 2023

Rated Requires Improvement at every inspection since 2021.

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 SUSASH Blackpool Ltd 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 Carlin Lodge

Carlin Lodge is a residential care home in Blackpool, providing care for people living with dementia in a single adapted building. The findings from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Carlin Lodge provides residential care and support for up to 17 people with dementia in one adapted building. At inspection, 16 people were receiving care there.

Inspectors found that medicines were not always stored securely, and care documentation needed improvement. Audits and checks had failed to identify these concerns. However, the home maintained a clean and homely environment where staff understood people's individual needs and wishes.

People told inspectors they felt safe and that staff responded quickly when support was needed. Recruitment checks were completed to ensure prospective staff were suitable to work with vulnerable people.

Source: CQC inspection report, 14 December 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Carlin Lodge, 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 Carlin Lodge, 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 Carlin Lodge'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