Glenholme Senior Living

Bispham Gardens Care Home

Nursing home in Blackpool

Operated by Glenholme Senior Living

CQC Requires improvement52 bedsDementiaNursing
AddressRyscar Way, Blackpool FY2 0FN, UK
Beds52
Weekly feefrom £1,204 · 2026
En-suite100%
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Bispham Gardens Care Home is run by Glenholme Senior Living and provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care to 52 residents in Blackpool, Lancashire. The home is situated in a quiet residential area and supports older people with a range of care needs, from those requiring personal support to those with complex medical conditions needing 24-hour nursing care. Registered nurses are available round the clock, working alongside care assistants to deliver individualised care plans.

The Care Quality Commission rated Bispham Gardens as Requiring Improvement overall in its 2023 report. The home was rated Good for Effective, Caring and Responsive care, but Requires Improvement for Safe and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Cafe or Restaurant
Cinema
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Library & Reading Room
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Pets Allowed

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Visits from Children

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery0.7 miles
A&E: Blackpool Victoria Hospital2.6 miles
Bus stop300 m
Train station1.5 miles
Shops500 m
Pub or bar1.8 miles
  • Set back from main road noise

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseAmple
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysAmple

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,204
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Blackpool usually pays £735 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £469 a week.

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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Blackpool pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£704
2025—£735
2026£1,204—

What Blackpool council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Bispham Gardens Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Blackpool Victoria Hospital, 2.6 miles away. The local GP practice is GLENROYD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.7 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Blackpool Victoria Hospital · 2.6 mi
Nearest GP
GLENROYD MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.7 mi

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.

Charity

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.

3.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1114558)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Bispham Gardens?
This facility is based in Blackpool and is conveniently near to many local services.
How does Bispham Gardens fare in the CQC evaluation?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspects and rates care homes in England. Its latest overall rating for Bispham Gardens Care Home is Requires improvement.
What kinds of senior care does Bispham Gardens offer?
Bispham Gardens provides a range of senior care options, including nursing, respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity at Bispham Gardens?
At present, Bispham Gardens can accommodate 52 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Bispham Gardens?
Glenholme Senior Living is the entity that owns and manages this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Bispham Gardens offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Horticulture & Floral Design, Literature and Poetry, as well as Dance & Music.
How much does care at Bispham Gardens cost?
The cost of care at Bispham Gardens can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care is £1,204 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01253 542436.

Part of Glenholme Senior Living

Bispham Gardens Care Home is one of 7 homes run by Glenholme Senior Living 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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