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About
Acorn Nursing Home is a 40-bed nursing home in Blackpool, Lancashire. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with the most recent inspection report published in 2023. It was rated Good for safety, effectiveness, caring and leadership, though responsiveness to residents' needs was assessed as requiring improvement.
The home provides nursing care to residents. Families considering Acorn should review the full CQC inspection report for detailed information about the home's services and current practice.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 12 May 2023 · Last inspected 18 April 2023
Inspectors found that people using the home are supported with choice, consent and respect, and that daily life includes activities and positive relationships with staff. Staff are described as well trained and experienced, with many having worked at the home for years, and the home's culture was seen as positive. The report also notes that improvements were made since the previous inspection, and the provider is no longer in breach of regulations.
- Medicines are managed safely, with a named lead overseeing this work.
- People are asked for consent and offered choices, and staff treat them with courtesy and respect.
- Inspectors saw warm staff relationships and meaningful activities during the visit.
- Audits of management and care records are in place and carried out regularly.
- Some records and audits were not dated, and some records supporting Mental Capacity Act practice were inconsistent. Inspectors made two recommendations about this.
- Some records had not been updated to reflect people's current circumstances, although inspectors found that care needs were recorded accurately in handover records and communication books.
- Some paperwork was completed incorrectly, and staff said they would correct it straight away.
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
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 500 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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- 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
Acorn Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Blackpool Victoria Hospital, 0.3 miles away. The local GP practice is LAYTON MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.5 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.
Part of Axelbond
Acorn Nursing Home is one of 2 homes run by Axelbond on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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