Pennystone Court
Handsworth Road, Blackpool FY1 2RQ
Handsworth Road, Blackpool FY1 2RQ
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Operator's Description
"One of MHA’s most recent acquisitions, Pennystone Court in Blackpool, was purchased in April 2007 from Places for People. Purpose-built in1989, it was opened the following year.By the time MHA too..." Show more "One of MHA’s most recent acquisitions, Pennystone Court in Blackpool, was purchased in April 2007 from Places for People. Purpose-built in1989, it was opened the following year.
By the time MHA took it over, Pennystone Court had already received a five-star RDB rating (a Residential and Domiciliary Benchmarking award) for its effective care services. In April 2000, the Home raised money with the aid of the Princes Trust in order to establish a sensory garden. MHA has since developed a UK-wide initiative to design gardens that offer sensory stimulation for those who choose not to go outside as well as provide a variety of other stimuli for those who do.
“Safe routes encourage residents to make their way through the garden, while the planting provides a variety of experiences through the seasons. Raised beds make vibrant colours and aromas more accessible and plants you’d want to touch are used as well as grasses and bamboos that produce sounds in the wind. Water features not only produce sounds but can also be lit at night.”" Show less
Main Facts
Care home
Conditions cared for: Older people generally
Care period: Long stay / Respite care stay.
This home accommodates 36 residents in 36 single rooms (36 en suite). It was purpose built and has a garden.
Bus stop 250 yards; shop 250 yards; post office 250 yards; GP 250 yards;
Residents may bring their own furniture and choose their room decoration. There is some flexibility about meals. Activities are arranged daily.
Housing Authority: Blackpool
Social Care Authority: Blackpool
Cost: Not available. Local Authority rates accepted.
Info updated: 29/05/2024
