North Shore Rest Home
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 beds25
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Learning disabilities, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2018-05-25
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 warmth85
- Compassion & dignity87
- Cleanliness72
- Activities & engagement78
- Food quality65
- Healthcare82
- Management & leadership88
- Resident happiness80
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-05-25
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Outstanding at the April 2021 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. An Outstanding rating here means inspectors found evidence significantly above what is expected as standard. The published report does not include the specific evidence that led to this rating, such as detail on dementia training content, GP access arrangements, or how care plans are written and reviewed.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Outstanding at the April 2021 inspection. This is the domain most directly linked to the day-to-day experience of your parent and reflects how inspectors assessed staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether residents felt known as individuals. The published inspection text does not include direct observations or resident and family quotes that would allow us to describe specific moments of care that earned this rating.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Outstanding at the April 2021 inspection. This domain covers whether the home tailors care to individuals, provides meaningful activities, responds to complaints, and supports people well at the end of life. The home cares for people with dementia, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities, which means responsiveness must work across a wide range of needs and communication styles. The inspection report does not include specific detail on activity programmes, individual engagement, or complaint handling.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Outstanding at the April 2021 inspection. The home is run by named individual providers, Mrs Brenda Christine Bell and Mr Darren Bell, with a named registered manager, Mrs Alison Jayne Small. This family-style ownership structure is distinct from large corporate providers and can indicate closer personal investment in the home's culture and standards. The inspection report does not include specific evidence on governance systems, staff culture, or how leadership handled challenges.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides specialist support for people living with dementia, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. They care for both younger adults under 65 and older residents, bringing nursing expertise to complex care needs. For residents living with dementia, the team brings nursing-level expertise to memory care. They understand how dementia can complicate other health conditions and adapt their approach accordingly. 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
North Shore Nursing Home holds an Outstanding overall rating, which places it among the top tier of care homes inspected nationally. However, because the published inspection text contains limited specific detail, several scores reflect the rating level rather than direct observed evidence, so the checklist notes where you should ask the home directly.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
North Shore Nursing Home at 3 St Stephens Avenue, Blackpool was rated Outstanding at its last inspection in April 2021, with Outstanding awarded in Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led domains and Good in Safe. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a change to that rating. The home is small, with 25 beds, run by named individual providers rather than a large corporate group, which is often associated with closer personal oversight. It is registered to care for people living with dementia, as well as adults with learning disabilities and physical disabilities, and is registered as a nursing home, meaning qualified nursing staff should be available. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail: no direct observations, resident quotes, or staffing figures are included in the text provided. An Outstanding rating is a strong signal, but it was awarded in 2021 and the home's day-to-day reality may have changed since then. When you visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, find out how many permanent staff work the night shift, and ask how the team supports your parent on days when they are distressed or withdrawn. Walk through at an unannounced time if the home allows it, and pay attention to whether staff stop to speak to residents in corridors or walk past without acknowledgement.
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In Their Own Words
How North Shore Rest Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist nursing care that adapts when health needs change quickly
Dedicated nursing home Support in Blackpool
When health takes an unexpected turn, families need to know their loved one will get skilled nursing support. North Shore Nursing home in Blackpool provides specialist care for adults with complex needs, including dementia, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. The home supports both younger adults under 65 and older residents who need nursing-level care.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist support for people living with dementia, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. They care for both younger adults under 65 and older residents, bringing nursing expertise to complex care needs.
For residents living with dementia, the team brings nursing-level expertise to memory care. They understand how dementia can complicate other health conditions and adapt their approach accordingly.
“If you're looking for nursing care that can handle complex health needs, visiting North Shore could help you understand their approach.”
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
North Shore Nursing Home holds an Outstanding overall rating, which places it among the top tier of care homes inspected nationally. However, because the published inspection text contains limited specific detail, several scores reflect the rating level rather than direct observed evidence, so the checklist notes where you should ask the home directly.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
North Shore Nursing Home at 3 St Stephens Avenue, Blackpool was rated Outstanding at its last inspection in April 2021, with Outstanding awarded in Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led domains and Good in Safe. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a change to that rating. The home is small, with 25 beds, run by named individual providers rather than a large corporate group, which is often associated with closer personal oversight. It is registered to care for people living with dementia, as well as adults with learning disabilities and physical disabilities, and is registered as a nursing home, meaning qualified nursing staff should be available. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail: no direct observations, resident quotes, or staffing figures are included in the text provided. An Outstanding rating is a strong signal, but it was awarded in 2021 and the home's day-to-day reality may have changed since then. When you visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, find out how many permanent staff work the night shift, and ask how the team supports your parent on days when they are distressed or withdrawn. Walk through at an unannounced time if the home allows it, and pay attention to whether staff stop to speak to residents in corridors or walk past without acknowledgement.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how North Shore Rest Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How North Shore Rest Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist nursing care that adapts when health needs change quickly
Dedicated nursing home Support in Blackpool
When health takes an unexpected turn, families need to know their loved one will get skilled nursing support. North Shore Nursing home in Blackpool provides specialist care for adults with complex needs, including dementia, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. The home supports both younger adults under 65 and older residents who need nursing-level care.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist support for people living with dementia, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. They care for both younger adults under 65 and older residents, bringing nursing expertise to complex care needs.
For residents living with dementia, the team brings nursing-level expertise to memory care. They understand how dementia can complicate other health conditions and adapt their approach accordingly.
Management & ethos
Families have shared how staff stayed close during difficult moments, providing attentive support when a resident faced a health crisis. The nursing team monitored the situation carefully over several days, giving the kind of focused care that helps families feel reassured during worrying times.
“If you're looking for nursing care that can handle complex health needs, visiting North Shore could help you understand their approach.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
