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King Edward Care HomeBlackpool
Rated:GoodResidential

King Edward Care Home

7-9 Warbreck Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 9SX
01253354785
Care Type

Residential Care

Last Inspection

6 October 2022

Provider

Mrs S L Pitman and D J Wheeler

Beds

13 beds

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

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Location

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

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King Edward Care Home

CQC overall rating

Good

Last inspection: 6 October 2022

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