





Stella Matutina is situated on Clifton Drive, close to Lytham. The extensive south-west facing grounds overlooks the Ribble Estuary, so enjoys some of the best Coastal views in the area.
The Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary, have since 1934 owned the home and it is this link with the Sisters that gives Stella Matutina its unique atmosphere of caring, calm, respect and dignity.
The home has a chapel where mass...
Care Provided by Stella Matutina Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 43 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Stella Matutina Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Stella Matutina Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Dawn Ward (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (42)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (39)
Visiting
- visiting as preferred by the resident
Parking
- On Site visitors Car Park
Stella Matutina Care Home Reviews (17)
Stella Matutina Care Home has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.570) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stella Matutina Care Home has 17 reviews.
I can only thank them for all the did for her.
Thank you so much for your review and kind words it is always nice to receive positive feedback. I will pass this on to the team here at the home.
Excellent service great care and concern clean and welcoming.
Thank you so much for kindly providing us with a review of our service we look forward to seeing you in the future I will pass on all these kind comments to the staff here at the home
The atmosphere in the home is friendly and welcoming. The home is clean and well presented.
There are excellent and varied activities that happen daily.
There is a daily menu with an alternative available. Families are able to join their loved one for a meal.
This was my first experience of residing at a care home so I didn't know what to expect and there wasn't a brochure or information folder given to residents on arrival. I chose Stella Matuntina after I had seen the beautiful chapel and learned of the daily spiritual provision of Mass and prayer times, all of which lived up to my expectations and fulfilled my needs. My physical needs were adequately met. The chefs discussed my dietary needs with me at the beginning of my stay and they faithfully adhered to the requests I made. I enjoyed daily walks in the garden but it wasn't easy to access and the lack of multiple pathways and the total lack of handrails and seats in the garden restricted enjoyment of this wonderful space. The garden needs to be re-designed, it needs more paths, flower beds, seating areas and sensory areas to bring it alive and make it accessible and stimulating for all residents in all seasons. Staff shortages were noticeable by all residents and often caused distress and upset because we had to wait too long for help despite the fact that buzzers were going off for ages and constantly going off.
My husband was in the home for 16 months and, throughout his stay, was looked after with great care and respect. Nothing was considered too much trouble, and I was more than happy with the caring attitude of all who were involved with him in any way. I would recommend Stella Matutina to everyone who needs a loving and caring environment in which to live.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our service. I will pass on your kind comments to the team. Thank you again.
Following a recommendation from a nurse practitioner friend who works on the Fylde Coast, we visited Stella Matutina in August 2021, which my mum instantly fell in love with. A caring and responsible environment with a Catholic ethos and plenty of activities available to dip in and out of as she pleased. When we get older, we have less energy. At Stella Matutina, my mum was able to make the most of her time by doing the things she enjoyed and by having medical staff (in the main) visiting her rather than her using up her valuable energy with external appointments. Sadly, Mum passed away in October 2022, but she did so surrounded by prayers, kindness and dignity. There will always be a place in my heart for Stella Matutina, where the managers, duty managers, staff and volunteers go above and beyond to make their residents feel at home.
It was a delight to know and care for your mum, and we all miss her and you visiting her.
My mum was a resident at Stella Matutina from August 2022 to November 2022, when she sadly passed away. The management and staff were fantastic in helping her to settle in, sowing great patience and care to Mum and to us. They always made us feel welcome, making us and Mum feel at home, providing us with regular updates and dealing with any concerns swiftly. It gave us great comfort to know that, when she died, she was in a place where she was treated with great care and compassion and that her faith and her values were respected.
Thank you for taking the time to review our service and giving us such positive feedback. It was a great pleasure to look after your mum and get to know her and the family. You are all greatly missed by the team.
The staff at Stella Matutina looked after my mother for the past eighteen months. I have been very pleased with the care and support she was given by the excellent staff, most of whom have worked there for a long time. When my mother's needs became greater, the care and support increased, and she was treated with dignity at all times. The home is immaculately clean and fresh, and all the food is freshly cooked. I would not hesitate to recommend Stella Matutina Care Home.
Thank you so much for taking time to provide us with such a positive review.
A close family friend was a resident at Stella Matutina. I was touched not only by the level of care she received by the genuine love and affection shown to her. You became her family, and she was happy and contented. Thank you.
Thank you for your positive review and for taking the time to review our service.
From the time my aunt first visited for a holiday, she felt safe, welcome and love. She moved in within a month! She loved the staff and was always talking about the activities and wonderful food and care she received. Her faith life was important to her, so the fact that she could attend prayers and mass regularly was a great gift. She made new friends (with residents and staff alike). In the last years of her life, when she died, friends stayed with her constantly through her last days. She was given a wonderful, caring farewell to make her life - life that she lived to the full.
It was a pleasure to know and care for your Aunt. She was a wonderful person that we all loved and now miss so much.
I can only thank everyone at Stella Matutina for helping to make my Dad's end of life as positive as it could be and for giving me the peace of mind to know that he was so well looked after.
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide such wonderful feedback. We will share this review with all the staff at home, who I know all thought highly of your father as he was always a perfect gentleman.
My mother had wonderful care at Stella Matutina. She was very happy, settled and felt very secure. She liked all the staff, and they treated her with great respect. The food was very good, and the standards of cleanliness and comfort were very high indeed. My mother died in the care home, and all the arrangements were handled so well. I always felt very confident that she was really well looked after.
It was a pleasure to know and care for your mother.
All our staff are dedicated to care, and it is good for them to hear your wonderful comments.
Stella Matutina provided superb care for my mother in every way. The staff were professional, dedicated and caring. My mother felt safe and secure with them. The end of life care they gave was excellent and enabled my mother to have a peaceful death cared for by people who knew her well and treated her with love and compassion.
Our staff are dedicated to the care they provide, and it is a real boost for them to hear your wonderful comments.
I simply cannot praise the home and staff highly enough. The care given to my Mother was absolutely wonderful in every respect. There is a real family spirit to the home, which you feel with all the staff as well. It is probably the only care home I have ever been to which is spotless and no smell whatsoever - apart from the great cooking. My Mother was treated with great dignity, patience and respect. Unfortunately, she passed away at the end of December in the home, and the staff did everything possible to support her and the family, in every way, in her final days. The staff are highly professional and well trained. Some have had many years of experience and know exactly how to deal with situations. I would say some of the rooms are slightly on the small side. This was not an issue for my Mother. There is a lovely Chapel and my Mother got great comfort from it. There are always activities going on for the residents.
Thank you very much for taking the time to complete such a praising review for us. It was a great pleasure to get to know and look after your mother in the time she was with us at the home. She is sadly missed as are the family by staff and other residents. We do appreciate your wonderful comments. Thank you.
Staff are very efficient and caring. The place and meals are excellent. Nothing is too much trouble for all people being cared for there. Cleanliness is excellent and everyone there made my stay very happy.
Thank you for taking the time to complete such a kind review, this will assist us in improving and maintaining our good service. It was a pleasure to have you at the home, we look forward to seeing you again in the future.
I have found the staff endlessly patient and kind. Cleanliness/hygiene standards - excellent.
All the family agree that the standard of care Mum is receiving could not be higher.
Thank you for taking time to complete one of the review cards. At the home we value your comments as help us to maintain and improve the service we provide to all our residents. I have shared your kind comments to the team here. Again, thank you.
My stay at Stella Matutina has been just great. Well looked after. Treated with dignity. Food excellent also very clean. Staff the very best.
Thank you for your kind comments, I am so glad you enjoyed your stay with us, it was a pleasure to help you, we hope to see you again in the future.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 23 February 2026Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 10 August 2026The rooms are single rooms with full en-suite facilities all are fitted with call bells to access 24 hour care. Please contact us for details of the rooms available and prices. Do feel free to call at the home at any time to have a look around, a cup of tea and a chat.
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 03 Jul 2018Recipient: Stella Matutina Care Home
- 15 Dec 2017Recipient: Stella Matutina Care Home
Accreditations
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Frequently Asked Questions about Stella Matutina Care Home
What types of Care is Stella Matutina Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Stella Matutina Care Home have?
There are 42 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Stella Matutina Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Stella Matutina Care Home to the centre of Lytham St Annes?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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