Ashbourne Lodge Rest Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds24
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2022-08-05
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Visitors mention how caring and helpful the staff are, creating an atmosphere where residents appear genuinely happy. People comment on the dignity and respect shown in daily care, with staff taking time to know each resident as an individual.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare50
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-08-05
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the July 2022 inspection. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which means inspectors will have looked at whether staff have appropriate training and whether care plans reflect individual needs. No specific training records, care plan examples, GP access arrangements, or food quality evidence are described in the published summary. The rating is positive, but the published detail does not allow families to verify what effective care looks like day to day.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the July 2022 inspection. This domain is the one that most closely reflects whether staff are kind, whether your parent's dignity is respected, and whether their independence is supported. No inspector observations of staff interactions, no resident quotes, and no family testimony are recorded in the published summary. The rating indicates inspectors were satisfied, but families have no specific evidence to draw on from this report.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the July 2022 inspection. This domain covers whether the home tailors its care and activities to individual needs, responds to complaints, and plans appropriately for end-of-life care. No activity schedules, examples of individual engagement, complaint records, or advance care planning evidence are described in the published summary. The Good rating means inspectors were satisfied, but families cannot verify what responsive care looks like in practice from the information available.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the July 2022 inspection. A registered manager, Miss Daniella Leanne Pollard, is named in the registration record, alongside a nominated individual, Mrs Simay Gucver. Having both roles filled is a positive governance indicator. The published report does not describe the manager's visibility on the floor, how staff are supported, how feedback is gathered from residents and families, or how the home has responded to any incidents or complaints since the last inspection.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for people over 65, with particular experience supporting those with physical disabilities. They also provide specialist dementia care. The team understands how to support people living with dementia, creating routines and activities that help residents feel settled and engaged. Their approach combines professional nursing care with genuine warmth. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Ashbourne Lodge Rest Home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very little specific detail or direct observation to support higher scores. The rating is positive, but families will need to ask many questions directly to build a full picture.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors mention how caring and helpful the staff are, creating an atmosphere where residents appear genuinely happy. People comment on the dignity and respect shown in daily care, with staff taking time to know each resident as an individual.
What inspectors have recorded
The nursing team here gets particular praise for their professional yet caring approach. Staff are described as consistently welcoming to both residents and their families, maintaining standards that help everyone feel secure and well-cared for.
How it sits against good practice
Families visiting here often remark on the genuine contentment they see, which speaks volumes about the daily care.
Worth a visit
Ashbourne Lodge Rest Home, at 8 Seventh Avenue, Blackpool, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in July 2022. That rating has been reviewed once since then, in July 2023, and the regulator found no reason to change it. The home is a 24-bed residential service registered to care for adults over 65, people living with dementia, and people with physical disabilities. A named registered manager and nominated individual are in post, which is a basic but important marker of accountability. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection report contains very little specific detail. No inspector observations, resident or family quotes, staffing ratios, activity descriptions, or care plan examples are recorded in the summary available. A Good rating is encouraging, but it tells you the home met the required standard at a point in time, not what daily life actually looks like for your parent. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (counting permanent versus agency names on nights), ask how staff address your parent by their preferred name, and request a copy of the activity schedule for the past fortnight.
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In Their Own Words
How Ashbourne Lodge Rest Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where caring staff create real contentment in Blackpool
Ashbourne Lodge Rest Home – Your Trusted residential home
When families visit Ashbourne Lodge Rest Home in Blackpool, they often notice how genuinely content the residents seem. This sense of wellbeing comes from the warm, approachable staff who treat each person with real respect. The home specialises in supporting people over 65, including those living with dementia or physical disabilities.
Who they care for
The home cares for people over 65, with particular experience supporting those with physical disabilities. They also provide specialist dementia care.
The team understands how to support people living with dementia, creating routines and activities that help residents feel settled and engaged. Their approach combines professional nursing care with genuine warmth.
“Families visiting here often remark on the genuine contentment they see, which speaks volumes about the daily care.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Ashbourne Lodge Rest Home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very little specific detail or direct observation to support higher scores. The rating is positive, but families will need to ask many questions directly to build a full picture.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors mention how caring and helpful the staff are, creating an atmosphere where residents appear genuinely happy. People comment on the dignity and respect shown in daily care, with staff taking time to know each resident as an individual.
What inspectors have recorded
The nursing team here gets particular praise for their professional yet caring approach. Staff are described as consistently welcoming to both residents and their families, maintaining standards that help everyone feel secure and well-cared for.
How it sits against good practice
Families visiting here often remark on the genuine contentment they see, which speaks volumes about the daily care.
Worth a visit
Ashbourne Lodge Rest Home, at 8 Seventh Avenue, Blackpool, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in July 2022. That rating has been reviewed once since then, in July 2023, and the regulator found no reason to change it. The home is a 24-bed residential service registered to care for adults over 65, people living with dementia, and people with physical disabilities. A named registered manager and nominated individual are in post, which is a basic but important marker of accountability. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection report contains very little specific detail. No inspector observations, resident or family quotes, staffing ratios, activity descriptions, or care plan examples are recorded in the summary available. A Good rating is encouraging, but it tells you the home met the required standard at a point in time, not what daily life actually looks like for your parent. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (counting permanent versus agency names on nights), ask how staff address your parent by their preferred name, and request a copy of the activity schedule for the past fortnight.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Ashbourne Lodge Rest Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Ashbourne Lodge Rest Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where caring staff create real contentment in Blackpool
Ashbourne Lodge Rest Home – Your Trusted residential home
When families visit Ashbourne Lodge Rest Home in Blackpool, they often notice how genuinely content the residents seem. This sense of wellbeing comes from the warm, approachable staff who treat each person with real respect. The home specialises in supporting people over 65, including those living with dementia or physical disabilities.
Who they care for
The home cares for people over 65, with particular experience supporting those with physical disabilities. They also provide specialist dementia care.
The team understands how to support people living with dementia, creating routines and activities that help residents feel settled and engaged. Their approach combines professional nursing care with genuine warmth.
Management & ethos
The nursing team here gets particular praise for their professional yet caring approach. Staff are described as consistently welcoming to both residents and their families, maintaining standards that help everyone feel secure and well-cared for.
The home & environment
The home maintains high standards of cleanliness throughout, with tidy spaces that feel comfortable rather than clinical. There's a well-kept garden where residents can enjoy fresh air, and the kitchen provides varied menu choices that people seem to really enjoy.
“Families visiting here often remark on the genuine contentment they see, which speaks volumes about the daily care.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
