The Conifers
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds55
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2022-02-11
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness68
- Activities & engagement55
- Food quality55
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership70
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-02-11
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for Effective at its November 2021 inspection. The registration includes treatment of disease, disorder, or injury, which reflects the nursing home's clinical remit. The published summary does not include specific findings about care plan quality, GP access, dementia training content, or how food quality and choice were assessed. A Good rating indicates these areas were found to be satisfactory.Is this home caring?
The home was rated Good for Caring at its November 2021 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and how well staff support independence. The published summary reproduces no direct quotes from residents or relatives and no specific inspector observations about interactions. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with the culture of care they observed.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Good for Responsive at its November 2021 inspection. This domain covers how well the home tailors activities and care to individual needs, supports independence, and plans for end of life. Dementia is a registered specialism. The published summary contains no specific findings about the activities programme, one-to-one engagement, or end-of-life care planning. A Good rating indicates these areas were found to be satisfactory.Is the home well-led?
The home was rated Good for Well-led at its November 2021 inspection. A registered manager (Mrs Karen Tracey Burns) and a nominated individual (Mr Timothy Kayode Ogunleye) are named in the registration record. The published summary contains no specific findings about management visibility, staff culture, governance systems, or how the home responds to complaints. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with the leadership structure and culture.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults under 65 who need nursing support, as well as older residents over 65. They also provide specialist dementia care services. Conifers offers dedicated support for residents living with dementia. Their nursing team works with people at different stages of their dementia journey. 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
The Conifers earned a Good rating across all five inspection domains in November 2021, which is a positive baseline. However, the published report contains limited specific observations, quotes, or direct evidence, so the score reflects that positive-but-general picture rather than strong confirming detail.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
The Conifers Nursing Home in Poulton-le-Fylde was rated Good across all five inspection domains following an inspection in November 2021. The home is registered to provide nursing care for adults over and under 65, including people living with dementia, across 55 beds. A named registered manager and nominated individual are recorded, which indicates a defined leadership structure. All five domains, covering safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness, and leadership, were found to be Good. The main limitation for families is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no staffing numbers, no named care practices, and no specific observations about daily life. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it tells you relatively little about what the home feels like day to day. Before making a decision, visit at different times of day, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not a template), ask what dementia training staff have completed and when, and speak to the manager about how the home communicates with families when something changes.
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In Their Own Words
How The Conifers describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist nursing care for adults of all ages
Conifers Nursing Home – Expert Care in Poulton Le Fylde
Conifers Nursing Home in Poulton Le Fylde provides nursing care for adults across different age groups. The home specialises in supporting both younger adults under 65 and older residents, including those living with dementia. If you're considering nursing care options in the North West, visiting Conifers could help you understand whether their approach fits your family's needs.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults under 65 who need nursing support, as well as older residents over 65. They also provide specialist dementia care services.
Conifers offers dedicated support for residents living with dementia. Their nursing team works with people at different stages of their dementia journey.
“Every family's care journey is different, and finding the right fit takes time.”
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
The Conifers earned a Good rating across all five inspection domains in November 2021, which is a positive baseline. However, the published report contains limited specific observations, quotes, or direct evidence, so the score reflects that positive-but-general picture rather than strong confirming detail.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
The Conifers Nursing Home in Poulton-le-Fylde was rated Good across all five inspection domains following an inspection in November 2021. The home is registered to provide nursing care for adults over and under 65, including people living with dementia, across 55 beds. A named registered manager and nominated individual are recorded, which indicates a defined leadership structure. All five domains, covering safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness, and leadership, were found to be Good. The main limitation for families is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no staffing numbers, no named care practices, and no specific observations about daily life. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it tells you relatively little about what the home feels like day to day. Before making a decision, visit at different times of day, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not a template), ask what dementia training staff have completed and when, and speak to the manager about how the home communicates with families when something changes.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how The Conifers measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How The Conifers describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist nursing care for adults of all ages
Conifers Nursing Home – Expert Care in Poulton Le Fylde
Conifers Nursing Home in Poulton Le Fylde provides nursing care for adults across different age groups. The home specialises in supporting both younger adults under 65 and older residents, including those living with dementia. If you're considering nursing care options in the North West, visiting Conifers could help you understand whether their approach fits your family's needs.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults under 65 who need nursing support, as well as older residents over 65. They also provide specialist dementia care services.
Conifers offers dedicated support for residents living with dementia. Their nursing team works with people at different stages of their dementia journey.
“Every family's care journey is different, and finding the right fit takes time.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
