The Kingfisher Care Home

The Kingfisher Care Home is a residential care home in Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire (FY5 1LA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About The Kingfisher Care Home

The Kingfisher Care Home is a residential care home in Thornton Cleveleys. We look after older people who need daily care and support, including many people living with dementia. Our aim is a house that feels like a home rather than a facility. People get up when they wake, eat what they actually like, and spend their days as they choose, whether in company or quietly with a newspaper. For someone living with dementia, familiar faces, meals at expected times and routines that hold together do more good than anything complicated, and so does having enough time in the day that nobody is hurried through anything. Families are welcome whenever they want to come, and we would far rather have relatives in and out as part of ordinary life than visiting formally. We also offer respite stays, for a family carer needing a rest or for somebody recovering after a spell in hospital before going home again. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission was good. It matters to us, though the question we ask ourselves more often is whether somebody looks settled and content a month after moving in. If you would like to look round, please ring us and come at a time that suits you. You are welcome to see the home on an ordinary day.

Care provided at The Kingfisher Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about The Kingfisher Care Home

Where is The Kingfisher Care Home located?

The Kingfisher Care Home is a residential care home in Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 1LA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Kingfisher Care Home provide?

The Kingfisher Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is The Kingfisher Care Home's CQC rating?

The Kingfisher Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 13 February 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Kingfisher Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. The Kingfisher Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does The Kingfisher Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. The Kingfisher Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about The Kingfisher Care Home

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. The Kingfisher Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. The Kingfisher Care 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. The Kingfisher Care 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. The Kingfisher Care 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

The Kingfisher Care 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.

Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from The Kingfisher Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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