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Handsworth Road
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY1 2RQ

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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Residential | Dementia | Respite
Availability Yes
Weekly Prices From £951.13
Regulator's Rating Good
Meet The Manager

Elizabeth Robins is Home Manager at Pennystone Court.

Pennystone Court is situated within beautifully landscaped grounds in North Shore, Blackpool. The location is a leafy suburban setting, which ensures both quiet surroundings and a relaxed pace of life.

Here we provide residential care in a purpose-built setting, designed for both your ease of access and comfort, with an on-site dedicated staff team to provide you with 24-hour care and support.

As a resident, you’ll enjoy staying in your own private single room, designed to make your life at Pennystone Court a relaxing and comfortable one. Bright and airy, your room comes complete with high-quality furnishings and is yours to personalise to your own taste and make your own.

All rooms have modern en suite facilities, TV and telephone points, enabling you to relax and enjoy calls within the privacy of your own room.

We aim to give each individual person-centred care within a calm and relaxed environment. We encourage you to share in the development of your own personal care plan and we will organise daily activities to suit your personal interests and abilities, to maintain life skills.

Pennystone Court is committed to providing alternative therapies such as music therapy to residents, while our Chaplain offers pastoral support to all, whatever their beliefs.


Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Companionship, Personal care.
Disability Support Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame.
Medication By Mouth.
Type Of Dementia Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia.
Dementia Behaviour Mild Forgetfulness.
Dementia Specialisms Alzheimer's.
Respite Care Yes

Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.

What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe

Pennystone Court is working within the government guidelines to help protect its staff and clients.

Infection Control Initiatives in place
safe-tick Independent Assessments We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control.
safe-tick Infection Control Training Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections.
Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications

Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant.

Wireless Internet access (WiFi)

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”)

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

Telephone for external calling

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

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With the restrictions on visiting during the pandemic, social media platforms such as these offer real insight when you are choosing a provider.

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Minimum Age
65

Our Building and Facilities

Pennystone Court is situated within beautifully landscaped grounds in North Shore, Blackpool. The location is a leafy suburban setting, which ensures both quiet surroundings and a relaxed pace of life. Here we provide residential care in a purpose-built setting, designed for both your ease of access and comfort, with an on-site dedicated staff team to provide you with 24-hour care and support.

Pennystone Court has a number of residents’ communal areas including spacious lounges and dining rooms. You’ll find these areas very sociable and popular meeting places for our residents.

As a resident of Pennystone Court, you will have access to the full spectrum of local health and medical services such as your own GP, hospital appointments and community nursing services. A chiropodist, an optician, an occupational therapist and a dentist all visit residents regularly. All you need to do is inform a member of our care team if you would like to make an appointment with one of these health professionals.


How Many Floors We Have
2

Who Owns Our Building
Charity

Communal Rooms
Activities Room, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges.

What Else Do We Provide
Hairdressers, Minibus, Optician, Physiotherapy.

Our Garden
Communal Garden, Seating, Secure Garden, Sensory Garden, Summer House.

Description

As a resident, you’ll enjoy staying in your own private single room, designed to make your life at Pennystone Court a relaxing and comfortable one. Bright and airy, your room comes complete with high-quality furnishings and is yours to personalise to your own taste and make your own. All rooms have modern en suite facilities, TV and telephone points, enabling you to relax and enjoy calls within the privacy of your own room.


About Our Rooms
Number Of Rooms 36
Number Of Ensuite Rooms 36

Type Of Room
Single Room.

Room Features
Furnished, Step Free Access.

Room Facilities
Alarm, Internet Access, Wifi.

Weekly Fees Start From Fee
Residential Fees From / Price Per Week £951.13
Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week £1,141.34

Funding Types
Local Authority Blackpool
Region North West
We Accept Self-Funding Clients Yes
We Accept Local Authority Funding Yes
We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up Yes

Choice Dining Logo

Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.

To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.

Dining Locations Pink tick icon Bedroom Dining Pink tick icon Lounge/Diner Pink tick icon Restaurant
Dining Styles Pink tick icon Hot Trolley Pink tick icon Room Service
Hospitality Pink tick icon Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.

Pink tick icon Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.


Pink tick icon Individual dietary needs are person centred.


Pink tick icon Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.


Pink tick icon Our menu is balanced.

Pink tick icon Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.


Pink tick icon Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).

Pink tick icon Hot Trolley


Pink tick icon Room Service

A critical component for good health.

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Pink tick icon 5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards.


Pink tick icon Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.


Pink tick icon We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.

Pink tick icon We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.

Pink tick icon We have allergen management policies in place.

A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.

Pink tick icon A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.


Pink tick icon Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to a Restaurant


Pink tick icon Residents have access to Dining Room.


Pink tick icon Residents have the option of dining in their own room.


Pink tick icon Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.


Pink tick icon Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.

Pink tick icon Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.

Pink tick icon More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.


Pink tick icon Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.


Pink tick icon There is a weekly menu.


Pink tick icon We offer catering for special events.

Pink tick icon Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.

Pink tick icon The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.

Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.

Pink tick icon Vegan food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegetarian food can be served.


Pink tick icon We can support people with Diabetes.

Delivering a respectful and quality service.

Pink tick icon Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.

Pink tick icon Tables are well laid.


Pink tick icon We have food theme days/nights.

Pink tick icon Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.

Pink tick icon Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).

Pink tick icon There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.

Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.

Pink tick icon We correctly dispose of our waste.


Pink tick icon We have a waste management system.


Pink tick icon We monitor our food waste.

Pink tick icon Residents can get involved in the growing of food and/or ingredients on site.


Pink tick icon We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.


Pink tick icon We use organically grown food.

Pink tick icon Our energy usage is well maintained.

Activities Are So Important

While we always respect your privacy, we have our own Activities Co-ordinator who organises a complete schedule of activities for you to take part in if you wish. These include painting, crafts, sing-alongs, books on tape, physical fun, games, bingo and speciality coffee mornings. Theatre groups, musicians and entertainers visit the home regularly and we also like to organise social events and outings. In addition, we have a hairdresser who will tend to your needs in our own well-equipped salon or provide you with hairdressing services in your room.

Claremont, within Blackpool, has a park that is minutes away, and in the summertime residents often go bowling there. There is also an active local community centre that has numerous events on throughout the week. The sea front and promenade are also just a short distance away from the home.

Blackpool town centre has lots of shops, theatres and amusements for all in addition to a main Post Office and library. There are also the beautiful gardens and boating lake at Stanley Park, and Blackpool Zoo is a short bus ride away.

Our care team will be happy to advise you on all the local places of interest that we may be able to arrange for you to visit, whilst being sympathetic to your care needs. Every year the Blackpool illuminations are definitely worth a visit and our residents look forward to this outing.

At MHA, we support each older person to live life in the way that they wish, providing opportunities for fulfilment. We believe that spiritual well-being is achieved by nurturing the human spirit: through relationships and positive experiences – be they with God, family and friends, animals, nature, music, art or other creative activities. In addition to our care staff and many volunteers, we have our own Chaplain who is available for pastoral support. Our Chaplain also organises worship services for those who wish to attend and can arrange for contact with other religious ministers if you prefer.


Activities At Home
Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games.

Activities Outside Our Home
Local Tourist Attractions.
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The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.

The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.

The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property

safe-tick Do you use LED light bulbs? Yes
safe-tick Are your windows double glazed? Yes
safe-tick Do you use motion sensors? Yes
safe-tick Is your boiler less than 15 years old? Yes
safe-tick Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products? Yes

The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey

safe-tick Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? Partial

Energy reduction and renewable energy usage

safe-tick Do you measure your energy consumption? Yes
safe-tick Do you use solar power? Yes
safe-tick Is your boiler less than 15 years old? Yes

Using digital rather than paper based processes

safe-tick Do you use digital payslips? Yes
safe-tick Do you use online rotas? Yes
safe-tick Do you use digital care plans? Yes
Our Pets

Are residents able to have pets within the home? Yes

What type of pets are allowed? Birds or cat

What responsibility does the resident have for the pet(s)? Full responsibility

What responsibility does the home have for the pet(s)?Some


Can You Bring Your Pet
Yes

We Welcome
Cats, Others (subject to review).

Handsworth Road
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY1 2RQ

Regulator: CQC

Current Ratings
Overall Good
Safe Good
Well Led Good
Caring Good
Responsive Good
Effective Good
Inspection Reports
Last inspected 14th January 2022
Last rated 28th September 2017
Current Report

Pennystone Court Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Historic Reports

Pennystone Court Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Registration Date 22nd December 2010
Service Provider Methodist Homes, DE1 2EQ
Transport
Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby.

Places of Worship
Methodist Church.

Nearby Services
Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops.

Frequently asked questions about Pennystone Court

Pennystone Court was given an overall rating of "Good" by the CQC in September 2017.
Pennystone Court provides Residential, Dementia and Respite care.
Pennystone Court has 36 rooms.
Prices for Pennystone Court start from £951.13 per week.
Pennystone Court is owned by MHA.
Yes. Pennystone Court does offer Residential care.
Yes. Pennystone Court does offer Respite care.
Yes. Pennystone Court does provide care for people with Dementia.
Pennystone Court comes under Blackpool.
Pennystone Court accepts Local Authority clients.
Elizabeth Robins is the manager of Pennystone Court.

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