England

Rated:GoodResidential

Pennystone Court

Handsworth Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 2RQ

01253752307

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

14 January 2022

Provider

Methodist Homes

Beds

36 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.

65 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodSept 2015
GoodSept 2017

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Methodist Homes, which runs 69 care homes in England: 6 rated Outstanding, 54 Good and 9 Requires Improvement.

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.

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 Pennystone Court

Pennystone Court is a residential care home in Blackpool, providing personal care. Details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Pennystone Court is a purpose-built care home providing personal care for up to 36 people across two floors. Each floor features communal areas, and all rooms are ensuite with access to shared facilities where needed.

The home has established clear visiting and testing arrangements for essential caregivers and three named visitors per resident. Personal Protective Equipment stations are positioned throughout the home and at key locations between floors and communal areas. Staff have received additional training during the pandemic and been provided with pocket-sized guidance resources to support their practice.

Source: CQC inspection report, 19 March 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The home lists single en-suite bedrooms, an on-site hair and beauty salon, landscaped gardens and patio areas.
Wheelchair access includes a lift to all floors, and Wi-Fi is available throughout the home.

Published on the provider's website, checked 21 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 36 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · FY1 2RQ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; 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 28 September 2017. Latest inspection date recorded: 14 January 2022.

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

Read Pennystone Court'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 Pennystone Court, 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 Pennystone Court, 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 Pennystone Court'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