Pennystone Court

28 Handsworth Road, Blackpool FY1 2RQ
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  • Pennystone Court, Blackpool
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 sensory space with herbs, wildlife, and a summer house. Residents can explore raised beds, tend flowers, or simply enjoy the scent of mint and lavender as they pass. A caravan—funded by the local community—offers a space for games, music, reminiscence and laughter.

Mealtimes are full of flavour and personality, with resident-led menu reviews, tasting menus, and beloved staples like “fish and chip Friday” made with Fleetwood-caught cod. Pavlova day is a home favourite—no plates required.

Pennystone’s days are filled with activity and connection: from a vintage sweet shop and immersive sensory room to visits from chihuahuas, reptiles, therapy poodles and local nursery children. The team is known for its family feel, dedication and long-standing service.

At Pennystone Court, care isn’t just about support, it’s about creating a community where residents thrive. Whether you’re searching for yourself or a loved one, for residential, dementia or short-stay care, the team at Pennystone Court are here to help.

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Care Provided

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 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £951 – £1047
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1141 – £1196
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £951 – £1047
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1141 – £1196

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Pennystone Court to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Elizabeth Robins (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (36)

Pennystone Court Reviews (65)

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Pennystone Court has a Review Score of 10 (9.990) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Pennystone Court has 65 reviews.

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Review from M K (Partner of Resident) published on 7 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As the home is purpose built, it is absolutely perfect to accommodate my fiance's needs. The seniors/staff and management are very caring and considerate and all my finance's needs are taken care of.


He is happy and settled at Pennystone.

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Review from Peter M (Son of Resident) published on 26 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the first step into Pennystone Court, it was obvious that we had found the right home for mum. Welcoming, homely, well cared for residents. Nothing has happened to make us change our minds. Mum has Alzheimer's and thought she could return home, now she considers Pennystone as home. She loves the
staff, enjoys all her meals, joins in with activities (something she wouldn't do at home!). Great place for her to enjoy the rest of her life. Peace of mind for us, her family.

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Review from Paul M (Son of Resident) published on 31 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum suffers from Alzheimer's and only moved into Pennystone Court just over 2 weeks ago. In that short amount of time, she has become much brighter and we can no have a conversation with her. She will even have a smile and a laugh now.
I know that she enjoys the meals and has clearly put some weight
back on.
Overall I am sure that she has benefited from being in the very caring environment that Pennystone Court provides.

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Review from Lorraine S (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been a resident for 4 years, is very happy and well looked after. The staff are great.

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Review from Steve OKeeffe (Son of Resident) published on 5 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum was in Pennystone Court for 2 years. She had Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. and my sister and I agonised a lot before we made the big decision to get mum more care. We tried one other before Pennystone, but she then moved here. It was the best decision we could have made. Mum had her own
private flat, with en-suite and plenty of room for a couple of big comfy chair for visitors. Anyone could visit 24/7 and they were always made welcome. The staff were tremendous and checked on mum very regularly, and you could tell from the notes that they cared. Pennystone has a great blend of activities for residents to join in with (singing, quizzes, visiting, Bingo etc), whilst not forcing everyone to join in. Mum was very happy there and made some great friends along the way, both staff and residents, and you could see how much they cared. Her great-grandchildren were welcomed by all, and the place has a lovely happy vibe about it. The care she got towards the end of her life was superb.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.990)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.990) out of 10 for Pennystone Court is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.990 for Pennystone Court is calculated as follows: ( (190 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 192 Ratings = 4.99

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Pennystone Court is based on 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 36 registered maximum number of service users is 7.2, which has been reached with 16 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 28 Sep 2017

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    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Elizabeth (Lisa) Robins

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2025

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.

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