






Located in a quiet neighbourhood of Blackpool, Pennystone Court provides residential, dementia and short-stay care for up to 36 residents in a vibrant and award-winning home. Just a short stroll from the seafront and within easy reach of shops, parks and local community groups, the home is known for its uplifting atmosphere and creative spirit.
Bedrooms are all en-suite and enjoy views of the landscaped gardens, including Joyce’s Garden and a...
Care Provided by Pennystone Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 36 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
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Pennystone Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Pennystone Court 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
Group / Owner
- MHA
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Elizabeth Robins (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (36)
Pennystone Court Reviews (72)
Pennystone Court has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.941) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Pennystone Court has 72 reviews.
Mum was admitted to Pennystone Court on the 10th of April 2024. We the family were very apprehensive about if and how she would settle as she was adamant she didn't want to go into a care home. Her admission was carefully planned and supported by the management of the home. Five weeks on and the transition from home to care home has been incredibly smooth. The family can relax in the knowledge mum is receiving first-rate care. She looks healthier and having regular showers, cleaner. She no longer has to negotiate stairs as she lives on the ground floor. I have visited several times and am very impressed with the quality and care the staff deliver. We are so pleased we chose Pennystone Court and would highly recommend it.
Many thanks for your review I will share it with the team.
My aunty has been a resident at Pennystone Court for eight years. She receives outstanding care and would not be as happy as she is if she wasn't so well looked after. All staff members are warm, thoughtful and considerate, not only to my aunty but also to her family. Living a distance away, working and more recently living in/caring for my father, I have been unable to visit as much as I would have liked. It has been one less worry to know my aunty is in the best possible hands. I am very grateful to the activities co-ordinator who keeps me in touch with my aunty via video call and she is kept busy and happy with the many planned activities.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of our home; I will pass this outstanding feedback on to the team.
My 97-year-old mum has been in Pennystone Court for a few months now, she is happy and settled. She receives wonderful care from the staff and she feels very safe. I cannot speak too highly of Pennystone Court.
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us this excellent review, I will share this feedback with the team.
I visited Mum today - as always, the staff could not do enough to make the visit enjoyable. Tea and cakes are served in the garden for us. Every staff member I met was friendly as always! So grateful Mum is here at Pennystone Court, loved and cared for. Thank you.
Thank you for your excellent review. I will pass on your feedback to our teams.
I am always impressed by the standard of care at Pennystone Court. In particular, the staff are welcoming, warm, friendly and genuinely caring. I am reassured every time I visit that my mother is in good hands and her well-being is catered for in all aspects. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your excellent review, I will pass this onto our team.
The care from the team here for my mum has been first-class. I can safely say that when I go after a visit my mum is in very safe hands.
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us this excellent review, I will share this feedback with the team.
Happy living here. Staff look after me.
Thank you so much for your kind review. We really appreciate the time taken to share your experience.
I enjoy being here - if there is anything you require you only have to ask and if it is possible they will get it for you.
Mother passed away this month. Thank you to all the staff at Pennystone Court for all the love and care that you gave her. We know that Mum felt safe and well looked after at Pennystone. The time we spent at Mum's bedside in her final days really showed us just how hard you all work and how good you are with the residents. We observed just how skilful, patient and supportive you all are. It's not just the frontline carers but all the admin, kitchen, cleaners, laundry and maintenance people. The chaplain was also very comforting. It's no wonder you deservedly won an award for best dementia home in the UK. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your excellent review of our home, I will pass on your thanks to the team.
Lisa Robins
Everything is very good, no complaints, you all do very well.
I am very pleased with this home and what it provides. I already knew it was excellent so I chose to come here.
The care my mum has received at Pennystone Court over the last 3 1/2 years has been excellent. The staff are amazing, kind and cheerful. No matter the situation they engage with all residents and all activities, providing stimulation and enjoyment daily. The home is comfortable, clean and well-maintained. The food is really good. I feel comfortable in the knowledge that my mum is safe and extremely well looked after, and loved by all the staff.
Thank you so much for your excellent review of our service, I will pass on this feedback to the team.
It was a very hard decision for us as a family to place our wonderful mum into care. Pennystone Court has been wonderful. The care of the staff there has been amazing. They love our mum and she loves them, and she tells them all the time! It was the worst time to do it, for everyone, but they have kept her safe and well. Thank you so much, you all know who you are and we as a family appreciate you all. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this review, I will feed back to the team,
The care and attention my mum received at Pennystone Court is second to none. The staff provide excellent care and undivided attention. The meals are varied and of good quality. My mum has been very happy during her time here and I feel her care needs have been met and the standard of care provided is of high quality. Would highly recommend Pennystone Court!
Thanks for your feedback, I will pass on to the team
Dad became a resident at Pennystone Court after a spell in hospital. From the first day, he was made to feel welcome and we, as his family, were too. The manager and all of the carers are totally professional, efficient and so very caring. We feel happy that Dad is in the right place where his needs are recognised and he is treated as part of the Pennystone family.
Thank you for your excellent review, I will pass this feedback onto the team.
The quality of care at Pennystone Court is unbeatable. The staff are incredibly compassionate and committed to giving the residents the best care possible, and regularly go above and beyond. I cannot express what a weight it has been off my mind to know that my grandmother is in their care, particularly during recent lockdowns, when in-person visits haven't been possible. Every member of staff cares for the residents as though they are a member of their own family, and their compassion extends to residents' family members too - there is a wonderful sense of community. The team at Pennystone work hard to ensure the residents live happy, fulfilled and enriched lives, and the activities coordinator does a wonderful job of planning activities for them. The home itself is a welcoming and very comfortable environment, with fantastic resources and beautiful gardens, which we have appreciated all the more during outdoor visits while social distancing restrictions have been in place.
Thank you for you excellent review of our home, I will pass on your feedback to the team.
My grandma has been here in the most difficult time due to covid. She has settled in amazingly well due to the time, effort and care from all the staff. Between the family, we all speak to her on the phone every day and she is always full of praise for the girls. Thank you, everyone!
Thank you for your excellent feedback I will pass this on to the team.
My friend's mum lives at Pennystone Court and has done for about 3 years. Each time I have visited I have been mightily impressed not just with the actual home but the staff are the most caring, patient and lovely people. The residents all seem really happy and nothing appears to be too much trouble. It is clean and very well maintained with beautiful gardens and a lovely homely atmosphere. If ever I find myself in the same position I would love to live in a home just like this.
Thank you so much for your excellent review of our home, I will pass this feedback on to the team.
It is a lovely care home with an I.T. room which is very useful for keeping in contact. There is also a relaxation room for the people living there to use. The staff are always caring and willing to help.
Thank you for your feedback, I will pass them on to the team.
Mum has been in Pennystone Court for just over a year now. My sister and I can’t praise the staff highly enough as everyone, no matter what their position, goes the extra mile in looking after her and making sure she is happy. Pennystone Court has become a real home for mum and its staff her family, and they feel like our family, too, as they care for how we feel and do their utmost to alleviate any worries we might have. The home itself is cosy with a wonderfully happy atmosphere. The staff have all worked so hard throughout the pandemic, always coming up with new ideas to keep the residents entertained. We shall be eternally grateful to them all for caring for our mum as much as we do and for giving us peace of mind, knowing that she couldn’t be in a better place.
Thank you so much for your excellent review, I will pass on this feedback to the team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 September 2017Good
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (4) & Events (0)
- 30 Jan 2025
There’s nothing like MHA at Christmas. Our care homes, retirement living schemes, and communities are filled with tinsel, Christmas trees, and lights - a burst of light in the gloom...
- 30 Jan 2025
Working in social care is not for the faint hearted. Long hours, challenging circumstances and dealing with vulnerable individuals would put plenty of people off. Despite all this, 19-year-old Olivia...
- 30 Jan 2025
A 24-year-old care assistant working at MHA Heather Grange care home has been recognised for her tremendous work ethic and attitude and has been awarded the home's employee of the...
There are no upcoming events for Pennystone Court.
Awards / Recognitions (17)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Pennystone Court
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: MHA
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Pennystone Court
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Pennystone Court.
Meet the Team (1)

Lisa Robins is the Home Manager at MHA Pennystone Court and has been part of the MHA family for eight years. With over 25 years of experience in the care sector, Lisa brings a wealth of leadership knowledge to her role, underpinned by qualifications including a Level 5 ILM, RMA, NVQ Level 3, and a Diploma in Nursing Studies.
Before joining MHA, Lisa held senior roles as an Operations Manager for a group of care homes and as an Operations Lead in domiciliary home care. Her lifelong commitment to the sector has been shaped by a passion for excellence in dementia care.
Lisa is especially proud of Pennystone Court’s achievements in this area—the home was named Best Dementia Care Home in the UK (2022), and Lisa herself received the Best Registered Manager (UK) award in 2024. Under her leadership, the home continues to thrive as a vibrant, person-centred community.
She is also incredibly proud of the home’s fundraising efforts, which have raised over £18,000 to create specialist facilities, including an IT room, on-site caravan, sensory room, wellbeing space, and even a shop. Lisa leads with energy, compassion, and a belief that every resident should feel empowered, supported, and at home.
Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of carehome.co.uk. Please contact Pennystone Court to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Pennystone Court has an Enhanced Service -more info.
