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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...
Care Provided by Acorn Nursing Home
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 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
- 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
Contact Acorn Nursing 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
Group / Owner
- Axelbond Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Diane Buckley(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
- 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 (35)
Acorn Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.744) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorn Nursing Home has 35 reviews.
Whenever I call in to see my friend at the home. Everyone seems to be very well looked after. The staff are polite and kind as well as efficient. They are very inclusive with the activities. I'm told the food is very good and varied. My friend seems happy, settled and is friendly with other residents.
Thank you very much for your lovely review. I will pass on your kind words to our team
The first time I walked into the Acorn Nursing home, I knew immediately it was the right place for my mum. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff are consistently kind, compassionate, with a genuine smile. My mum is treated with the utmost respect, especially now in her final hours. When I cannot be at her bedside, the staff sit with her offering comfort and companionship so she is never alone - for that I will be always grateful. As I sit in her room now, I can hear the gentle sound of the staff talking, singing and sharing light hearted moments with the residents. Their care goes beyond duty. It is heartfelt, human and deeply reassuring.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, i will pass on your kind words to our team
My mum was only there for a few days as she became quite poorly after suffering with alzheimers for a long time she was 93 and sadly passed away a few days ago. I cannot stress how amazing the staff are especially Trudie who could not have done enough for us she was extremely caring and professional and was so amazing after my mum passed. All my family are truly grateful that we all got to sit with my mum together as she peacefully passed away.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. I will pass on your kind words to our team
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.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. I will pass on your kind words to the team.
The short time my husband stayed there was wonderful. I would stay there for a restful holiday. Thank you all so much.
Thank you for your lovely review, i will pass on your kinds words to the team
I found the home very friendly and caring. Nothing was too much trouble.
Thanks for your lovely comment i hope Dad Is settled he was a pleasure
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
Thankyou so much for the lovely comments much appreciated We are one big family.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thank you for your lovely review, I will pass on your kind words to our staff. It is a pleasure looking after mum
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.
Thank you for your lovely review. I will pass on your lovely words to the staff. Your mum is a lovely lady.
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!
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.
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.
Thank you for the lovely review and thank you for all the support you and your husband give to her and to us.
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.
Thanks, we all love our visits from you and Stormy the smiles on the faces of the residents is a joy.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thank you for your positive review also we would like you say you are an amazing supportive family.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 May 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- 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.
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Meet the Team (1)

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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