Balmoral Rest Home
Balmoral Rest Home is a residential care home in Thornton Cleveleys, Blackpool (FY5 3JH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Balmoral Rest Home
Balmoral Rest Home is in Thornton Cleveleys. We provide residential care for older people, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. We have kept our focus on one thing: looking after older people well in a proper home rather than an institution. Residents bring their own belongings, keep their own routines and decide how the day goes. We provide help with washing, dressing, medication, meals and getting about, and we try to give only as much as is actually wanted, because doing too much for somebody erodes independence just as surely as doing too little neglects it. A good deal of what makes a home like this work is unremarkable from the outside. A room that is properly your own. Meals at a reasonable hour with people you know. Staff who are familiar and not in a rush. Somebody noticing that you are quieter than usual and asking about it without making a fuss. That is most of the job, and we think it is worth doing properly. Respite stays are planned with the same care as any other admission, whether they are giving a family carer a real break or supporting somebody after a spell in hospital. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good, which we take as a foundation rather than a finishing line. You are welcome to visit Balmoral and see the home on an ordinary day.
Care provided at Balmoral Rest Home
- Older person care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 12 December 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Balmoral Rest Home
Where is Balmoral Rest Home located?
Balmoral Rest Home is a residential care home in Thornton Cleveleys, Blackpool, FY5 3JH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Balmoral Rest Home provide?
Balmoral Rest Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Balmoral Rest Home's CQC rating?
Balmoral Rest Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 12 December 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Balmoral Rest Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Balmoral Rest Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Balmoral Rest Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Balmoral Rest Home is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Balmoral Rest Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Balmoral Rest Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Balmoral Rest Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the North West
Balmoral Rest Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Balmoral Rest Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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