North Shore Nursing home

3 St Stephens Avenue, North Shore, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 9RG

01253351824

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

28 April 2021

Provider

Mrs Brenda Christine Bell & Mr Darren Bell

Beds

25 beds

Rating history

GoodFeb 2016
OutstandingMay 2018

Improved from Good to Outstanding in 2018.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Mrs Brenda Christine Bell & Mr Darren Bell, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Outstanding.

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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 North Shore Nursing home

North Shore Nursing Home is a nursing home in Blackpool, providing care for people living with dementia and/or physical disabilities. Details of its most recent CQC inspection findings are set out below.

This nursing home in Blackpool provides care for up to 25 people living with dementia and/or physical disabilities across three floors with single and double rooms, on-site gardens, and communal areas. Safety is central to care delivery, with strict infection control measures in place. The management team prioritises individual needs and maintains high standards of compassion through regular oversight throughout the day.

Relatives expressed strong satisfaction with the service, with one stating, "They were excellent before the pandemic and they are excellent still now. I sleep easy at night," and another noting, "The care is second to none. " The home demonstrates consistent quality assurance and effective risk management in its approach to care delivery.

Source: CQC inspection report, 2 June 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger 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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 25 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · FY2 9RG

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Learning disabilities; Physical disabilities.

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 25 May 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 April 2021.

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

Read North Shore Nursing 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 North Shore Nursing 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 North Shore Nursing 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 North Shore Nursing 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