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About
The Owls Care Home is a 15-bed care facility located in Blackpool, Lancashire. It was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2020, achieving Good grades across all key areas: safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness and leadership.
The home provides residential care for older people in a community setting in the North West of England.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 22 January 2020 · Last inspected 17 December 2019
Inspectors found The Owls, a 15-bed home for older people with dementia in Blackpool, provided safe, well-managed everyday care. Staff were trained and recruited safely, medicines and infection control were handled well, and people were supported with healthcare promptly. Residents and relatives spoke warmly about meals, individual treatment and varied activities.
- Staff were trained to protect people from abuse, and incidents and accidents were recorded, audited and used to learn from
- Food and home-made meals were praised by people who live there
- Care was personalised and respected each person's diversity and rights, with choice and control supported
- Activities were varied, with regular trips and entertainment, and communication needs were met
- No complaints had been received since the previous inspection, so the complaints process was untested
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected February 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 900 m away
- Fire station about 700 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 CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- 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
The Owls Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Blackpool Victoria Hospital, 2.2 miles away. The local GP practice is ARNOLD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 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.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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