Glenthorne Rest Home Limited

126-128 Reads Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 4JJ

01253626722

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

28 January 2021

Provider

Glenthorne Rest Home Limited

Beds

18 beds

About Glenthorne Rest Home Limited

Glenthorne Rest Home is a residential care home in Blackpool, providing care for older people. Details of the CQC's most recent findings on the service are set out below.

Glenthorne Rest Home accommodates 18 older people in residential care, with 15 residents living at the home during the inspection. Located in central Blackpool near Stanley Park and the town centre, the home occupies ground and first floor accommodation accessible by stairlift. Parking is available on the private forecourt.

The home implements strong infection control practices, requiring visitors to follow best practice guidance and wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Visiting policies have been discussed and agreed with both staff and relatives, reflecting a collaborative approach to maintaining safe care standards.

Source: CQC inspection report, 17 February 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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: 18 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · FY1 4JJ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Eating disorders; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 September 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 January 2021.

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

Read Glenthorne Rest Home Limited'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 Glenthorne Rest Home Limited, 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 Glenthorne Rest Home Limited, 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 Glenthorne Rest Home Limited'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.

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