The Arc

Clifton Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4RF

01253477855

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

3 November 2020

Provider

Blackpool Borough Council

Beds

33 beds

About The Arc

The Arc is a nursing home in Blackpool, providing integrated health and social care with support from rehabilitation and nursing staff. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

The Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre is an integrated health and social care provider supporting up to 33 people with accommodation across two floors. The staff team includes rehabilitation support workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and nurses. At the time of inspection, 23 people were staying at the centre.

Residents reported feeling safe and well-supported by staff. The centre enables people to be as independent as possible through careful risk assessment and support with managing avoidable risks. Staff demonstrated strong understanding of safeguarding practices and protection from abuse.

Source: CQC inspection report, 20 November 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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; Rehabilitation services
Registered capacity: 33 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · FY4 4RF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Eating disorders; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment; Substance misuse problems.

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 20 November 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 November 2020.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 2 April 2020: Good
CaringPublished 2 April 2020: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read The Arc'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 The Arc, 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 The Arc, 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 The Arc'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