45 Watson Road
Care home in Blackpool
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About
45 Watson Road is a small care home in Blackpool, Lancashire, providing care for six residents. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. The CQC report was published in 2024.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 15 January 2024 · Last inspected 12 December 2023
Inspectors found that the six-bedroom home is run as a small, family-style service where people receive kind, caring support. Staff and the provider knew each person's preferences, communication and aspirations well, and people were encouraged to make their own choices, take positive risks and pursue their interests. The report describes an atmosphere that respects privacy and dignity, with people involved in planning their care.
- Staff completed training and understood the purpose of the service they provide.
- People were supported to make choices, pursue their interests, such as shopping, and live as independently as possible.
- Care was described as kind and compassionate, with privacy and dignity protected and people spoken about respectfully.
- Medicines were managed by staff who had completed competency training, and people were involved in planning their care and in reviews of the service.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 750 m away
- Fire station about 650 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Blackpool council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £704 |
| 2025 | £735 |
What Blackpool council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
45 Watson Road is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Blackpool Victoria Hospital, 2.3 miles away. The local GP practice is ARNOLD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Blackpool
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Blackpool Carers Centre Limited
Blackpool Carers Centre provides a wide range of professional services for family carers of all ages in Blackpool and the surrounding area.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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