Links Lodge

Blackpool · FY1 2RU

Care type
Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £951/week
Rating history
OutstandingRating published Nov 2018
Capacity
8 beds
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RightCareHome analysisDecision snapshot

What the evidence shows

Links Lodge is listed as a residential care home. The historical inspection rating, published before the current registration, is Outstanding (Nov 2018).

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What stands out

  • Dementia support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted
  • Learning disability support

Points to explore

  • Net-assets position in the filed accounts

What we cannot confirm

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress 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
More facility details
Registered provider
Care Luxe Limited
Provider group
-
Local authority
Blackpool
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
38%
Floors
2
Opened
2014
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Links Lodge Inspection Rating & History

The rating history records Outstanding, published before the current registration. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

This rating was published before the current registration. Read it alongside the registration and inspection history below.

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good · history
Effective
Outstanding · history
Caring
Outstanding · history
Responsive
Outstanding · history
Well-Led
Outstanding · history
Inspection record date
Inspection report published · Feb 2022
Registered Manager
Angela Baxendale
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RightCareHome analysisCare fit

Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, learning disability support, sight or hearing impairment support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Learning disability support
  • Sight or hearing impairment support
  • Physical disability support
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Important limitations

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Learning disability
Sight or hearing impairment
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Brain Injury
COPD
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Palliative Care
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Autism Spectrum
Speech/Communication
End-of-Life Care

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

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

Specialist Staff
Occupational Therapist
Registered Manager
Angela Baxendale

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Full Medication Management

Links Lodge: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £951/week

From ≈ £4,135 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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Published fee notes

Fees are needs dependent, include a flat room rate and care support hours; prices are a general guideline and may vary.

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, residential with dementia care): £824/wk

Dementia care
£1,200–£1,400/week

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.

Family Top-Up

The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Links Lodge, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Links Lodge is a residential care home in Blackpool, North West, operated by Care Luxe Limited since 2022. The home has 8 beds and is an inspection rating of Outstanding in its history, published before the current registration. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia.

Contact & location

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

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

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

16 Links Road, Blackpool, FY1 2RU

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Pharmacy
200m
Nearest Train Station
1.0 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

291m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

1 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Choice of Menu
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected July 2025)
Food handling:Good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

5 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Gardening
Games & Quizzes
Reminiscence
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✓One-to-one activity sessions
✓Organised group activities

Facilities & Features

2 feature groups available

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Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Couples Rooms

Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
Parking
Minibus

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Links Lodge a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Links Lodge

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  1. Observe how staff interact with residents and each other.

  2. How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?

  3. Ask about activities that support a family atmosphere.

  4. Check cleanliness and overall feel of communal areas.

    Ask for a written breakdown of regular fees and optional extras.

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 Links Lodge

What does the inspection rating for Links Lodge show?

The rating history records Outstanding, published before the current registration. The inspection report was published on 23 February 2022.

Is Links Lodge a good care home?

The rating history records Outstanding, published before the current registration. The inspection report was published on 23 February 2022. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.8 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. Provider records: At the latest filed period, liabilities exceeded assets by £232,541. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Links Lodge cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Links Lodge: From £951/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Links Lodge accept NHS or local authority funding?

Links Lodge accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Links Lodge a nursing home or a residential care home?

Links Lodge is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

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Does Links Lodge provide dementia care?

Links Lodge specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning. If wandering support is not clear in the public data, that becomes a follow-up question rather than a positive signal.

How many beds does Links Lodge have?

Links Lodge has 8 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

What do care home reviews say about Links Lodge?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.8 out of 5.

Are Links Lodge's reviews enough to make a decision?

Links Lodge'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 Links Lodge safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Links Lodge is "Good". This rating history predates the current registration. No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Links Lodge?

Links Lodge is operated by CARE LUXE LIMITED (Company registration number: 13325391). Ownership type: independent.

Has Links Lodge had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Links Lodge in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Links Lodge's provider?

Links Lodge's provider public-record check is: 1 point worth clarifying. This public-record detail may be useful to discuss with the provider before you decide. The company accounts record is dated 30 April 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Links Lodge?

Ask Links Lodge 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 Links Lodge?

Before choosing Links Lodge, 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.

What is Links Lodge's food hygiene rating?

Links Lodge currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 23 July 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Links Lodge?

When visiting Links Lodge, 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, and ask how families are updated when needs change. 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 Links Lodge?

Our visit checklist for Links Lodge 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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Topics to take into your visit

  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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  • What do review patterns actually suggest?

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  • What should you ask on your visit?

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