The Bellingham Residential Care Home

47 Church Road, Lytham, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 5PR

01253737356

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

4 April 2019

Provider

A1 Residential Care Limited

Beds

15 beds

About The Bellingham Residential Care Home

The Bellingham Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Lancashire, offering personal care for older adults, including people living with dementia. Further detail on the most recent CQC findings is set out below.

The Bellingham Residential Care Home provides personal care for up to 15 people, predominantly older adults, some living with dementia. At the time of inspection, 11 residents were living at the home. People felt safe and told inspectors they had never had to wait for care.

Relatives confirmed their family members were well cared for and felt confident in the management. Staff demonstrated appropriate training and knowledge to keep people safe, managing risks in ways that respected dignity and personal preferences.

Care was delivered with respect and dignity, with staff seeking consent before any actions. Care plans were developed collaboratively with residents and relatives involved throughout. Staff morale was high with a caring culture evident throughout the home.

Inspectors observed that staffing levels were appropriate and staff were committed to supporting people's individual preferences and life choices.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 May 2019

Specialist Care

Older people

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: 15 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · FY8 5PR

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: Good.

Rating report published 10 May 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 4 April 2019.

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

Read The Bellingham Residential Care 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 The Bellingham Residential Care Home, 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 The Bellingham Residential Care Home, 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 The Bellingham Residential Care 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