St Stephens Nursing Home
Nursing home in Blackpool
Operated by Mrs Brenda Christine Bell & Mr Darren Bell
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About
St Stephens Nursing Home is a 31-bed nursing facility in Blackpool, Lancashire, providing care for people with dementia and older residents. The home is registered to support people aged 65 and over, as well as younger adults, those with physical disabilities, and those with learning disabilities who require nursing-level care.
The home was rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission in 2020, with Outstanding grades across Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led care, and a Good rating for Safety. Care is delivered by a managed team under the oversight of registered managers and senior clinical staff.
What inspectors found
CQC: OutstandingReport published 24 February 2020 · Last inspected 15 January 2020
Inspectors found that St Stephens, which cares for up to 31 adults living with dementia, enduring mental health conditions or physical disabilities, provides highly attentive everyday care. Staffing and staff skills were judged strong, and the report describes an inclusive atmosphere in which people and their relatives spoke very positively about the home. Oversight of safety and medicines was also found to be good.
- Staffing levels and skill mix were judged high, and staff receive substantial training.
- Care plans and assessments are detailed and involve people and their representatives in decisions about their care.
- Dignity, respect and individuality are upheld, within an inclusive culture that values difference.
- Leadership and management were praised by staff and people, with an activities programme that supports stimulation and wellbeing.
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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 Blackpool council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £704 |
| 2025 | £735 |
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Local health safety net
St Stephens Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Blackpool Victoria Hospital, 2 miles away. The local GP practice is ST PAULS MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.8 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 Mrs Brenda Christine Bell & Mr Darren Bell
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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