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Acorn Nursing Home

125 Newton Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire 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...  

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 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

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)

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9.7

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.

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Review from Deirdre L (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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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 etc.
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
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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
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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.
When 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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Review from Kath H (Wife of Resident) published on 20 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband came to the Acorn Nursing Home from another care home which we didn't like at all. The staff at Acorn are all so friendly and helpful and my husband loves the food. I feel that my husband couldn't be in a more caring environment. We are both very happy.

Reply from Diane Buckley, Manager at Acorn Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely review. I will pass this kind review on to the Acorn Family.

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Review from Frank M (Husband of Resident) published on 19 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My wife is being well looked after and I can trust them explicitly.

Reply from Diane Buckley, Manager at Acorn Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted as a team that you feel this way.

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Review from M R (Friend of Resident) published on 12 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Every one of the staff are including my friend. Absolutely lovely and very friendly. Nothing is too much trouble to do. Can't fault them.

Reply from Diane Buckley, Manager at Acorn Nursing Home

Thank you very much for your kind words, I will pass onto our team.

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Review from Liz H (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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My dad was in Acorn for two and a half years. The care he was given was outstanding. They gave my dad a quality of life that we couldn't give at home. The manager and her team gave my dad excellent care and attention whilst he was in their care.

Reply from Diane Buckley, Manager at Acorn Nursing Home

Thank you very much for your kind words. I will be sure to pass on this lovely review to our team.

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Review from Michael P (Sister of Resident) published on 23 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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Visit weekly, staff very friendly and helpful, always willing he help.
Residents appear comfortable and happy.
Would recommend this nursing home.

Meals are good, nice and warm, plus activities if residents want to participate.

Reply from Diane Buckley, Manager at Acorn Nursing Home

Thank you for this lovely review; it's always so nice to hear that people our happy with our home.

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Review from Joseph C (Friend of Resident) published on 20 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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I have visited the Acorn Nursing Home twice a week over the last three and a half years. I have found both the staff and management very caring. The manager is very approachable and always makes herself available to deal with any queries at any time. The food is outstanding thanks to the chef. All the residents seem very happy and I have no hesitation in recommending this establishment. My thanks to all the staff.

Reply from Diane Buckley, Manager at Acorn Nursing Home

Dear Joseph, thank you for this lovely review, I will be sure to pass your compliments on to the chef and all the staff.

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Review from Gary M (Son of Resident) published on 17 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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My father has been at the Acorn Nursing Home for over four years now. In all this time he has received excellent care. He is now bedridden as he is now at end of life, if it wasn’t for the staff at the Acorn for their love and care for my father he would have passed away a long time ago. If he is ill we get a call saying when the doctor or nurse is due to see him. The manager and her team are now like part of the extended family, they check Dad every two hours to turn him and to give him food etc, I visit my father every day and the staff are just amazing with him.

A few months ago we were sat with him and were asked to leave the room while they checked his pad, which is done every few hours. Whilst we were waiting outside we heard the staff singing to him, and they managed to get a few words of song back from him, which brought a few moments of joy to us both.

Reply from Diane Buckley, Manager at Acorn Nursing Home
Dear Gary, thank you for your kind words and taking the time to leave us a review.

I will be sure to share this review with our team,

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Review from S M (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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My mum is very happy at Acorn Nursing Home, this is the most important thing for me. Everyone is so helpful and caring, nothing is too much trouble. The home is kept lovely and clean and well-maintained. I love seeing all the photographs on social media of residents enjoying activities and trips out. The hairdresser and chiropodist visit regularly and Mum's fingernails are kept painted, there’s always something going on. Appropriate staff are always available to discuss any questions or concerns I may have.

Reply from Diane Buckley, Manager at Acorn Nursing Home

We are pleased to hear your mum is very happy here at Acorn. Thank you so much for your lovely review.

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Review from M W (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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My mum has been a resident of Acorn Nursing Home for over three years. In this time, my mum has been made to feel like part of the Acorn family, she is extremely well cared for and highly thought of.
The staff nurses and management go out of their way to ensure my mum's health and all her needs are met. They go beyond to ensure that I am kept updated with all her care needs and also making sure that I am ok too.
My mum's health has deteriorated over time and has relied on the staff more and more, they are always there for her, myself and my family.

Thank you to all of you because every day I know my mum is in good hands.

Reply from Diane Buckley, Manager at Acorn Nursing Home
Thank you so much for your positive comments regarding our home and team.

I will be sure to pass this lovely review on to our team.

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Review from Lauren P (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 10 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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After a brief stint in hospital, my Grandad was unable to return home and he was given a year to live. Most well-rated establishments had long waiting lists, so we chose the Acorn as a temporary solution.
After just three weeks, he passed away. As we live not far away, we got there 20 minutes after and his bed was already stripped.
Completely grief-stricken, we got a call the morning after from the manager to say we needed to collect his belongings. I was in disbelief to see that his belongings had been put in bin bags in reception. There were some items of furniture missing so I was taken back to his room to collect them. To my horror, another resident had already moved in. I awkwardly removed the resident’s possessions out of my Grandad’s chest of drawers whilst trying to see if there was anything else left in the room while being rushed by the staff. It was a truly heartless experience.

I warn anyone who is thinking of putting their loved ones in this establishment to think twice.

Reply from Diane Buckley, Manager at Acorn Nursing Home

Thank you for leaving your review, however we are very disappointed you feel this way and consider some of your content as not being factually correct. It is disappointing to us that you leave such a review without taking any opportunity in talking to us about any of your concerns, however, we...  

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Review from Charles R (Son of Resident) published on 21 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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In hospital, I had to go for an emergency operation. Thanks to the amazing one from the adult social services mental health team Blackpool, Mother was admitted for emergency care at Acorn Nursing Home. After recovering and having my first holiday since 2016 she came back home safe and well. They did a great job. I recommend Acorn for the care of your elderly parent or relative. Well done. I am very grateful for the professionalism and what a great staff team they have. Thank you. Mother says thank you also (in her own way).

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Review from C P (Sister of Resident) published on 21 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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Mostly happy with resident's care etc - any problems I can always discuss with the Manager/Manageress or staff members who are always willing to help sort things out, resident is mostly happy and trusts most of his care staff/team too.

Reply from Diane Buckley, Manager at Acorn Nursing Home

Thank you very much for this kind review, caring for our residents is our utmost priority.

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Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 11 May 2023
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveRequires improvement
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Diane Buckley
Diane BuckleyJob Title:ManagerJoined: 2003

Diane is the home manager and also a registered nurse.

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