The Knights Care 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 beds31
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2021-01-20
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
People describe very different first impressions of the home. Some visitors have found it welcoming when they arrive, while others have concerns about the condition of the building and communal areas that need addressing.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness60
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership65
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2021-01-20
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for effectiveness at its February 2022 inspection. The published text does not include specific detail about care planning, dementia training, GP access, or food quality. Dementia is listed as a specialism, which implies some level of tailored practice, but no detail about what this means in practice is available from the inspection report. The previous rating in this domain was Requires Improvement, making the improvement to Good notable.Is this home caring?
The home was rated Good for caring at its February 2022 inspection. The published text does not include direct observations of staff interactions, resident testimony, or specific examples of how dignity and respect are maintained. Staff warmth and compassion are the most important factors for families choosing a care home, appearing in 57.3% and 55.2% of positive reviews respectively in our family review data. The absence of detail here is a significant gap in the available evidence.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Good for responsiveness at its February 2022 inspection. The published text does not include any detail about the activities programme, how individual preferences are recorded and acted on, or how the home responds to complaints. For a home specialising in dementia care, responsiveness to individual needs and meaningful engagement are particularly important. No quotes from residents or families about their experience of daily life are available from the published report.Is the home well-led?
The home was rated Good for leadership at its February 2022 inspection, improving from a previous Requires Improvement rating. A named registered manager and a nominated individual are in place. The published text does not include detail about how the manager is experienced by staff or residents, how governance is operated, or how the home handles complaints and learning. The improvement from Requires Improvement to Good in leadership is the most significant positive signal available from the published findings.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home specialises in dementia care and supporting adults over 65. They work with families to understand individual needs, though the quality of initial assessments and room allocation has been inconsistent. For those living with dementia, the staff aim to provide personalised support. However, families should ask detailed questions about staffing levels and the specific dementia care approaches used to ensure they meet their loved one's needs. 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 Knights Care Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, with a positive trend from a previous Requires Improvement rating. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, so many scores reflect the rating itself rather than direct observations or testimony.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People describe very different first impressions of the home. Some visitors have found it welcoming when they arrive, while others have concerns about the condition of the building and communal areas that need addressing.
What inspectors have recorded
Families often mention that the manager listens and tries to address their concerns quickly. Staff show genuine compassion, particularly during end-of-life care, though there have been times when they've struggled with staffing levels. Some families report their relatives settling in well and being content, while others have had more challenging experiences.
How it sits against good practice
Every family's experience is unique, and visiting will help you get a feel for whether this is the right place for your loved one.
Worth a visit
The Knights Care Home, on Clifton Drive North in St Annes on Sea, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in February 2022. This is a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, and a July 2023 review of available information found no evidence requiring a change to that rating. The home specialises in dementia care for adults over 65 and has 31 beds. A named registered manager and nominated individual are in place. The honest limitation here is that the published inspection text contains very little specific detail. There are no direct observations of staff interactions, no resident or family quotes, no information about staffing ratios, activities, food, or the physical environment. The Good rating is real and meaningful, particularly given the improvement from the previous inspection, but it tells you little about what daily life actually looks like for your parent. When you visit, watch how staff speak to residents in corridors and at mealtimes, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not a template), and ask the manager to describe what a typical day looks like for someone with dementia who cannot join group activities.
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In Their Own Words
How The Knights Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
When families need supportive staff who really try to help
The Knights Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
Finding the right care can feel overwhelming, especially when your loved one needs specialist support. The Knights Care Home in St Anne's On Sea provides dementia care and support for older adults, with staff who work to solve problems and keep families connected. While experiences here vary quite a bit, some families have found real comfort in difficult times.
Who they care for
The home specialises in dementia care and supporting adults over 65. They work with families to understand individual needs, though the quality of initial assessments and room allocation has been inconsistent.
For those living with dementia, the staff aim to provide personalised support. However, families should ask detailed questions about staffing levels and the specific dementia care approaches used to ensure they meet their loved one's needs.
“Every family's experience is unique, and visiting will help you get a feel for whether this is the right place for your loved one.”
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 Knights Care Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, with a positive trend from a previous Requires Improvement rating. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, so many scores reflect the rating itself rather than direct observations or testimony.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People describe very different first impressions of the home. Some visitors have found it welcoming when they arrive, while others have concerns about the condition of the building and communal areas that need addressing.
What inspectors have recorded
Families often mention that the manager listens and tries to address their concerns quickly. Staff show genuine compassion, particularly during end-of-life care, though there have been times when they've struggled with staffing levels. Some families report their relatives settling in well and being content, while others have had more challenging experiences.
How it sits against good practice
Every family's experience is unique, and visiting will help you get a feel for whether this is the right place for your loved one.
Worth a visit
The Knights Care Home, on Clifton Drive North in St Annes on Sea, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in February 2022. This is a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, and a July 2023 review of available information found no evidence requiring a change to that rating. The home specialises in dementia care for adults over 65 and has 31 beds. A named registered manager and nominated individual are in place. The honest limitation here is that the published inspection text contains very little specific detail. There are no direct observations of staff interactions, no resident or family quotes, no information about staffing ratios, activities, food, or the physical environment. The Good rating is real and meaningful, particularly given the improvement from the previous inspection, but it tells you little about what daily life actually looks like for your parent. When you visit, watch how staff speak to residents in corridors and at mealtimes, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not a template), and ask the manager to describe what a typical day looks like for someone with dementia who cannot join group activities.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how The Knights Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How The Knights Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
When families need supportive staff who really try to help
The Knights Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
Finding the right care can feel overwhelming, especially when your loved one needs specialist support. The Knights Care Home in St Anne's On Sea provides dementia care and support for older adults, with staff who work to solve problems and keep families connected. While experiences here vary quite a bit, some families have found real comfort in difficult times.
Who they care for
The home specialises in dementia care and supporting adults over 65. They work with families to understand individual needs, though the quality of initial assessments and room allocation has been inconsistent.
For those living with dementia, the staff aim to provide personalised support. However, families should ask detailed questions about staffing levels and the specific dementia care approaches used to ensure they meet their loved one's needs.
Management & ethos
Families often mention that the manager listens and tries to address their concerns quickly. Staff show genuine compassion, particularly during end-of-life care, though there have been times when they've struggled with staffing levels. Some families report their relatives settling in well and being content, while others have had more challenging experiences.
The home & environment
The physical environment gets mixed feedback from families. While some find it pleasant, several visitors have noticed cleanliness issues that need attention, from floors and walls to furniture. The bathrooms have raised particular concerns about grab rails and safety features for residents who need physical support.
“Every family's experience is unique, and visiting will help you get a feel for whether this is the right place for your loved one.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
