Lancashire County Council
Thornton House Home for Older People
Care home in Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire
Operated by Lancashire County Council
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Thornton House Home for Older People is a 45-bed care home in Thornton, Cleveleys, run by Lancashire County Council. It provides care for older people and is registered to accommodate those with a range of needs.
The home was rated Requires Improvement overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2021. Of the five key-question areas assessed, Effective, Caring and Responsive were rated Good, while Safe and Well-led were rated Requires Improvement.
Food hygiene rating
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2026
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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
Thornton House Home for Older People is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Blackpool Victoria Hospital, 4.5 miles away. The local GP practice is THE THORNTON PRACTICE, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Thornton Cleveleys
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 Lancashire County Council
Thornton House Home for Older People is one of 20 homes run by Lancashire County Council 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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