King Edward Care Home

7-9 Warbreck Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 9SX

01253354785

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

20 September 2022

Provider

Mrs S L Pitman and D J Wheeler

Beds

13 beds

Rating history

GoodAug 2016
GoodFeb 2019
GoodOct 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 Mrs S L Pitman and D J Wheeler runs in England.

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 King Edward Care Home

King Edward Care Home is a residential care home in Blackpool, providing care for older people, including those living with dementia. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

King Edward Care Home accommodates up to 13 older people, including those living with dementia. The building was clean and hygienic, with staff wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. Staffing levels were sufficient to meet care needs, with one staff member noting, "We manage, the manager has done a great job to make sure we spend time with residents.

" A relative expressed confidence in the care provided, saying, "It is a small home and I feel confident the staff look after [relative] and keep them safe.

Staff completed mandatory safeguarding training and understood processes to keep people safe. Risks were assessed and carefully monitored. Medicines were administered safely.

The manager maintained auditing systems to oversee the service and drive improvements, with surveys introduced for staff, people, and relatives to share their views. The manager and provider acted on suggestions and ideas to ensure the service continued to improve.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 October 2022

Specialist Care

Dementia

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: 13 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · FY2 9SX

Registered care categories

Dementia.

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 6 October 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 20 September 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 23 February 2019: Good
CaringPublished 23 February 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 23 February 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read King Edward Care 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 King Edward Care 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 King Edward Care 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 King Edward 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