Starr Hills

Ansdell Road South, Ansdell, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 5PQ

01253735037

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

16 February 2022

Provider

Methodist Homes

Beds

36 beds

About Starr Hills

Starr Hills is a residential care home in Lancashire, providing personal care for older people. It is run by Methodist Homes. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Starr Hills is owned by Methodist Homes and provides personal care to older people across two floors. All 36 registered bedrooms are single with en-suite facilities, and the home features a passenger lift, ramps at entry and exit points, and an enclosed front garden. At the time of inspection, 32 people were living at the service.

The provider maintains dedicated staff to ensure people are admitted safely and receive ongoing support in accordance with national guidance. Infection prevention and control policies and procedures are regularly reviewed, with safe processes in place and appropriate action taken to maintain standards.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 March 2022

Specialist Care

Older people

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The provider lists single furnished en-suite bedrooms.
The home has landscaped gardens with patio areas.

Published on the provider's website, checked 2 October 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 · FY8 5PQ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

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 19 March 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 16 February 2022.

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

Read Starr Hills'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 Starr Hills, 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 Starr Hills, 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 Starr Hills'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