Acorn Nursing Home

125 Newton Drive, Blackpool FY3 8LZ
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  • Acorn Nursing Home, Blackpool
Located in Blackpool, Acorn Nursing Home is a specialist nursing centre catering for older residents with a variety of different needs and requirements, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson, Dementia, similar conditions and palliative care. The team are able to offer long term and respite care.

The home's convenient location, including great links to motorways, means that Acorn Nursing Home is easily accessible for visiting family and friends, whilst also offering fantastic local amenities for residents to enjoy.

Forty single bedrooms offer en suite facilities as well as a nursing call system, ensuring residents have a private space where they feel comfortable and can receive the care and support they need.

The team strive to ensure that Acorn Nursing Home is a home-from-home for residents. Being a smaller setting, they are able to get to know each person personally and create a community feel across the setting where everyone feels valued and respected and loved ones are always welcome.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 40 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1200

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Acorn Nursing Home 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)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Diane Buckley (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2022
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (40)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (18)

Visiting

  • Visiting is from 10.30 am - 12pm, then 1.30pm - 3.30pm, then from 5pm until 8pm
    Special circumstances are catered for.

Parking

  • On site parking available under CCTV

Acorn Nursing Home Reviews (32)

9.8

Acorn Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.791) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorn Nursing Home has 32 reviews.

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Review from Amanda M (Niece of Resident) published on 1 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find the staff friendly and interactive. They are always busy doing something beneficial to the residents or environment. They work well as a team and are all inclusive and encouraging, and always have time for that all important smile.
Reply from Diane Buckley, manager at Acorn Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your lovely review. I will pass on your kind words to the team.

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Review from Janet S (Wife of Resident) published on 23 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The short time my husband stayed there was wonderful. I would stay there for a restful holiday. Thank you all so much.
Reply from Diane Buckley, manager at Acorn Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely review, i will pass on your kinds words to the team

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Review from A C (Wife of Resident) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I found the home very friendly and caring. Nothing was too much trouble.
Reply from Diane Buckley, MANAGER at Acorn Nursing Home

Thanks for your lovely comment i hope Dad Is settled he was a pleasure

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Review from N M (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely first class care environment, with some amazing staff who really, really care. They don't just look after their residents, they go over and above. I won't ever forget seeing a member of staff gently sing to a resident over lunch, to encourage her to eat. The patience they show is second to
none and I'll forever be grateful for the effort they go to, keeping people stimulated and entertained, with something going on daily. Superb home
Reply from Diane Buckley, MANAGER at Acorn Nursing Home

Thankyou so much for the lovely comments much appreciated We are one big family.

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Review from M L (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I came to view Acorn Nursing Home prior to Mum's placement, I was immediately impressed and felt confident that Acorn was the home for Mum and I was not disappointed, Mum was treated with so much care and kindness.
The staff were always smiling and would treat all the residents with the dignity they
deserved. The staff and management bent over backwards and in Mum's latter days, they were a great support to myself and my family showing genuine empathy. A special thanks to the two ladies for going that extra mile nothing was too much trouble and it was so much appreciated.
Reply from Diane Buckley, Manager at Acorn Nursing Home

Thank you very much for your lovely review. I will pass on your kind words to the acorn team. It was a pleasure caring for your mum.

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Review from L M (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad has been in the Acorn Nursing Home for nearly a month. The nursing care is unparalleled. The management has bent over backwards to make my dad feel at absolute ease. Everyone has been attentive, kind and welcoming. Highly recommended.
Reply from Diane Buckley, MANAGER at Acorn Nursing Home

Thank you so much your dad was a pleasure and the family what can I say he was lucky to have a family that cares so much.

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Review from Vivian M (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So pleased my mum is in the Acorn, it'wonderful, the staff are amazing and so friendly and the atmosphere as soon as you walk in is lovely. My mum is unable to walk and has to have help using the toilet, there are always members of staff available to help her, nothing is too much trouble for the staff,
the food is delicious and there are lots of events in the lounge.
Reply from Diane Buckley, Manager at Acorn Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely review, I will pass on your kind words to our staff. It is a pleasure looking after mum

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Review from A M (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Acorn Nursing Home is a wonderfully welcoming care home, my mum has settled in really well and the staff can't do enough. The food is really good and they have lots of fabulous activities to join in with. My mum can't walk and there is never an issue with being taken to the toilet, the care is carried
out with the utmost dignity.
Reply from Diane Buckley, Manager at Acorn Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely review. I will pass on your lovely words to the staff. Your mum is a lovely lady.

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Review from D M (Friend of Resident) published on 30 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Only came for a short while to visit my elderly gentleman that had been there for 4 days. It was lovely to see him in the communal area enjoying some time with the other residents.
I noticed straight away how attentive the staff were and how they interacted with other residents. My friend was new so
I told them a little history about him and they were genuinely interested in his stories.
The home has a daily activity which is shown at the entrance weekly. Trips are organised and cheese tasting and lots of music too.
I am sure my friend will enjoy staying here!
Reply from Diane Buckley, MANAGER at Acorn Nursing Home

Thank you for the lovely comments. He has settled in well and it is lovely to listen to his stories, they genuinely are interesting, and for a man of 101, he is amazing. His memory is lovely and he recalls many of the staff's names.

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Review from L P (Friend of Resident) published on 30 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our friend has been in the Acron Nursing Home for 4 months. We visit twice a week and have always found the staff to be friendly and caring. The food is very good and the nursing staff very aproachable and professional. The entertainment on a regular basis. Hairdresser, chiropodist, optician when required,
and physio. Our friend has all personal needs met, we have no complaints, and management is always available for any inquiries we may have.
Reply from Diane Buckley, MANAGER at Acorn Nursing Home

Thank you for the lovely review and thank you for all the support you and your husband give to her and to us.

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Review from K W (Regular Volunteer) published on 5 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm a volunteer with my dog Stormy. We work with Pets As Therapy. We go to see all the residents once a month. It's a warm welcoming place. The staff are lovely very helpful. They work as a good team. All the rooms are very clean and tidy. They have something different each day for the residents to
join in with. I love watching the videos they put on their page.
Reply from Diane Buckley, MANAGER at Acorn Nursing Home

Thanks, we all love our visits from you and Stormy the smiles on the faces of the residents is a joy.

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Review from Kevin D (Son of Resident) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum moved into Acorn on 1st July and everyone and everything's fantastic.
Two members of staff showed me around (2 visits pre-moving in). They're genuine, caring and very, very helpful and understanding.
Mum's room is perfect. I go every day and the room's always clean, tidy and well looked after
by the staff. Talking of the staff - they're all fantastic. Genuinely caring, helpful and friendly. Nothing appears too much for them. Every staff member I've dealt with and spoken with has been amazing. Always smiling and give Acorn a cosy, caring, family feel.
The management team are superb too. Nothing's too much trouble and they act on anything I've mentioned (a few things) immediately.
Food's amazing, via their in-house team, Mum's certainly happy with it all. Laundry is done every day. Activities on virtually every day. Outside hairdresser and chiropodist visit regularly (they're great too).
Am 100% sure Mum will be looked after for the rest of her days. Thank you to all at Acorn.
Reply from Diane Buckley, Manager at Acorn Nursing Home

Thank you so much for this amazing review. It means a lot to us as a team to be appreciated. Looking after your mum is a pleasure and your support means a lot and shows what a wonderful son she has. We will be sure to pass this lovely review on to the team.

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Review from Janice C (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I came from abroad to visit my mother with a heavy heart. When I saw how loving and caring the staff at Acorn are I instantly felt joy and relief. I knew my mother was being taken care of. She looked lovely, smiling and the cleanliness of the home, my mother's room and her appearance was fabulous. Thank
you for the amazing work you do in a demanding and difficult profession.
Reply from Diane Buckley, Manager at Acorn Nursing Home

Thank you so much for this lovely review, I will pass on your words to our amazing team. Your mother means a lot to all of us, she is a very family-orientated lady. We are a working family team here at Acorn

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Review from Jo P (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Never having to deal with a care home before I was feeling very anxious, there was no need. The manager, nurses, assistants and even cleaners soon put my mind at ease. My mum is receiving end-of-life care so our family had no visiting time restrictions. Every time we went to the home things are just
as they should be. With Acorn what you see is what you get - excellence in all areas!
Reply from Diane Buckley, MANAGER at Acorn Nursing Home

Thankyou for your kind words. We are always here to help this process go as comfortable as possible as it is a heartbreaking time, and we want you to know we will be here for you and your family 24/7.

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Review from Philip L (Son of Resident) published on 9 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The manager of the home has taken the time to explain everything that is going on, the treatment being given to my mother and why it is necessary.
The staff are also excellent in the care they give to my mother when she is being extremely difficult. They also take extra time with her at meal times
as she needs to be assisted when eating.
Reply from Diane Buckley, MANAGER at Acorn Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind review. Your mother is a character yes, you have helped so much with the information you give us about her.

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Review from Keith B (Husband of Resident) published on 26 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Having both my parents in nursing homes I have no hesitation in saying Acorn Nursing Home is far superior to the 10 nursing homes I have dealt with. Staff and management are 1st class and whatever problems have occurred they have sorted out all problems with satisfaction.
Reply from Diane Buckley, MANAGER at Acorn Nursing Home

Thank for you your kind review. We pride ourselves in working as a team, working as a team means we all work together including the help from the family members as you know your loved one more than anyone. Thank you.

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Review from Deborah C (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Would just like to say thank you for all you do for my mum you’re fantastic, mum is always happy and smiling when I go to visit. The staff are great with her and are very caring. Mum is very happy there and I wouldn’t change that.
Reply from Diane Buckley, MANAGER at Acorn Nursing Home

Thank you for your positive review also we would like you say you are an amazing supportive family.

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Review from Deirdre L (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad was in Acorn for about 9 weeks, before he passed away. He was treated with care and kindness by everybody in there.
The staff are always happy and smiling, nothing is too much trouble. Management is very approachable and helpful with anything.
There are always activities going on, quizzes, parties
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I’d recommend Acorn without hesitating.
As a family, we were happy with everything.
Reply from Diane Buckley, MANAGER at Acorn Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely review, your dad was a pleasure to nurse, and you as a family. He loved you all very much and you were all lovely to work with to ensure your dad had the continuity of care that he required.

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Review from Frank H (Partner of Resident) published on 15 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm very impressed with the professional way the nursing home is run. Efficiency of management and staff. The homely feel, the friendliness and the respect shown to the residents and visitors. Also the cleanliness, the facilities, overall a nice atmosphere.
Reply from Diane Buckley, Manager at Acorn Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely review, we appreciate the feedback and I will be sure to pass on your kind words to the team.

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Review from John S (Respite Resident) published on 11 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Every time when I stay at the Acorn Nursing Home I get looked after better than what I have ever been looked after by the office staff, the nursing staff and everybody else who is involved in the home. I enjoy the activities here at Acorn. They see to my laundry and I don't even have to put it away.
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I get here they make sure that I have a decent bath at least 2 or 3 times every week.
The home is kept cleaner than I have ever seen a nursing home be cleaned. I love it so much my family has been told when I need a nursing home I want to come to Acorn full time.
Reply from Diane Buckley, Manager at Acorn Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely review, we really appreciate your kind words. I will pass this on to the team.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.791)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.791) out of 10 for Acorn Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 30 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.791 for Acorn Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (307 Excellents x 5) + (35 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (7 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 354 Ratings = 4.791
  2. 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 Acorn Nursing Home is based on 29 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 29 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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: 11 May 2023

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

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Diane Buckley

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2003

Diane is the home manager and also a registered nurse.

Frequently Asked Questions about Acorn Nursing Home

What types of Care is Acorn Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Acorn Nursing Home have?

There are 40 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Acorn Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Acorn Nursing Home to the centre of Blackpool?

1.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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