Brooklands Nursing and Care Home

Blackpool · FY4 4LY

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,200/week
Inspection rating
OutstandingRating published Nov 2022
Capacity
8 beds
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What to know before your visit

Brooklands Nursing and Care Home is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Outstanding (Nov 2022).

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What stands out

  • Outstanding inspection rating
  • Sight or hearing impairment support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

What we cannot confirm

  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
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Registered provider
Alexandra Specialist Care Limited
Provider group
-
Local authority
Blackpool

Provider network: 2 homes; 50% rated Good or better (1 Outstanding, 1 Requires Improvement).

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Brooklands Nursing and Care Home Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Outstanding
Caring
Outstanding
Responsive
Outstanding
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection report published · Nov 2022
Registered Manager
Simone Claire Mcdaid
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes sight or hearing impairment support, physical disability support, nursing care. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Sight or hearing impairment support
  • Physical disability support
  • Nursing care
  • Palliative or end-of-life support
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Important limitations

  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Sight or hearing impairment
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Stroke
Brain Injury
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Speech/Communication
End-of-Life Care

Staffing

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Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.
Registered Manager
Simone Claire Mcdaid

Brooklands Nursing and Care Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,200/week

From ≈ £5,218 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Blackpool, nursing): £828/wk

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

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Family Reviews

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Brooklands Nursing and Care Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Brooklands Nursing and Care Home is a care home with nursing in Blackpool, North West, operated by Alexandra Specialist Care Limited since 2012. The home has 8 beds and is an inspection rating of Outstanding.

Contact & location

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Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

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Rounday, Blackpool, FY4 4LY

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Hospital
2.0 km
Nearest GP
700m
Nearest Pharmacy
400m
Nearest Train Station
2.1 km

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

0.9km away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

Nutrition details available

Key nutrition points first

5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected August 2025)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Very good
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Facilities & Features

2 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift

Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
Parking

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Brooklands Nursing and Care Home a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Brooklands Nursing and Care Home

Take this care home visit checklist with you when you call or visit.

  1. Ask about staff turnover in the past year

  2. Who provides overnight clinical cover if needs escalate?

  3. Meet the management team and observe their presence

  4. Sample a meal or view menus

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Brooklands Nursing and Care Home

What does the inspection rating for Brooklands Nursing and Care Home show?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection report was published on 8 November 2022.

Is Brooklands Nursing and Care Home a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection report was published on 8 November 2022. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 5.0 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Brooklands Nursing and Care Home cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Brooklands Nursing and Care Home: From £1,200/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Brooklands Nursing and Care Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

Brooklands Nursing and Care Home accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Brooklands Nursing and Care Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

Brooklands Nursing and Care Home is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

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How many beds does Brooklands Nursing and Care Home have?

Brooklands Nursing and Care Home has 8 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Brooklands Nursing and Care Home?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 5.0 out of 5.

Are Brooklands Nursing and Care Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

Brooklands Nursing and Care Home's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Brooklands Nursing and Care Home safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Brooklands Nursing and Care Home is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Brooklands Nursing and Care Home?

Brooklands Nursing and Care Home is operated by ALEXANDRA SPECIALIST CARE LIMITED (Company registration number: 07966395). Ownership type: independent.

Has Brooklands Nursing and Care Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Brooklands Nursing and Care Home in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Brooklands Nursing and Care Home's provider?

Brooklands Nursing and Care Home's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 30 June 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Brooklands Nursing and Care Home?

Ask Brooklands Nursing and Care Home how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Brooklands Nursing and Care Home?

Before choosing Brooklands Nursing and Care Home, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Blackpool to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Brooklands Nursing and Care Home's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Brooklands Nursing and Care Home looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection report was published on 8 November 2022.

What is Brooklands Nursing and Care Home's food hygiene rating?

Brooklands Nursing and Care Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 29 August 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Brooklands Nursing and Care Home?

When visiting Brooklands Nursing and Care Home, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Brooklands Nursing and Care Home?

Our visit checklist for Brooklands Nursing and Care Home starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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