Glen Tanar Rest Home
Residential care home in Blackpool
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About
Glen Tanar Rest Home is a residential care home in Blackpool, Lancashire, with 21 registered beds. It provides 24-hour care in a converted large detached property set in its own grounds, with ample parking. The home is in a quiet residential area of Bispham, a short walk from local shops and the Queen's Promenade. Each bedroom has its own washbasin, and there is a mobility-friendly shower room. Residents can eat in the dining room or in their rooms, and meals include options for special dietary needs. A visiting pod is available for safe visits when required.
The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall, with Good ratings for safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led care. The home runs a personal activities programme, and residents take part in regular links with a local nursery, including day trips and visits from the children.
Care provided
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 450 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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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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
Glen Tanar Rest Home 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 GLENROYD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.6 miles away.
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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