Zion Care
St Albans Nursing Home
Nursing home in Poulton Le Fylde, Lancashire
Operated by Zion Care
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
St Albans Nursing Home is a 34-bed private nursing home operated by Zion Care in Poulton Le Fylde, Lancashire. It provides nursing care and specialist support for people with dementia and older adults aged 65 and over.
The home was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, achieving Good grades across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 4 December 2023 · Last inspected 8 November 2023
Inspectors found that the home was kept clean and tidy, with maintenance checks in place and up to date. Recruitment, induction and staffing levels were judged adequate, safeguarding training was mandatory, and medicines were handled safely. Risks were assessed in detail in a way that aimed to keep people safe while supporting their independence.
- Cleaning and maintenance checks were in place and up to date
- Recruitment and induction processes were thorough, and staffing levels were sufficient
- Risk assessments were detailed and supported people's independence
- Management audits and quality checks gave people a way to share their views, and a relative said they were kept informed
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
- 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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
27 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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 Lancashire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £771 |
| 2025 | £790 |
What Lancashire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
St Albans Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Blackpool Victoria Hospital, 7.6 miles away. The local GP practice is THE OVER-WYRE MED.CTR., 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Poulton Le Fylde
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.
Garstang Memory Cafe
Memory cafes, also known as dementia cafes, provide safe spaces where people can go for a cup of tea and chat with experienced professionals or others affected by dementia. There are also games,…
Part of Zion Care
St Albans Nursing Home is one of 19 homes run by Zion Care 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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