Gwenlyn Care Home

15-17 Chesterfield Road, Blackpool, FY1 2PP

01253626342

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

17 March 2018

Provider

NW Care Limited

Beds

9 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 65 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 44 are the same and 19 are lower.

63 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

GoodJan 2016
GoodMar 2018

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 NW Care 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.

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 Gwenlyn Care Home

Located on Chesterfield Road in Blackpool's town centre, this small residential care home provides support for up to nine residents. It is operated by NW Care Limited and offers care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with mental health needs. The home received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its last inspection in March 2018.

Its compact size means a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities, which may appeal to those seeking personalised care arrangements. The town centre location provides convenient access to local amenities and services. The home's mixed resident demographic reflects its flexible approach to supporting people across different age groups and care requirements.

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Gwenlyn Care Home, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Gwenlyn Care Home, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Gwenlyn Care 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