Nightingales Nursing Home
Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 · 0.2 km · 55 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £900 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
CQC: Good
Farthings Nursing Home
Wilson Square, Little Bispham, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 1RF
Nursing home · 60 beds · The Farthings Care
- Weekly fee
- £1,400
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- June 2026
- Beds
- 60
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Farthings Nursing Home's reported fee
£1,400a week
About £72,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,800 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,344a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,445 a week less than two places.
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32 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Blackpool
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Farthings Nursing Home
Farthings Nursing Home is a nursing home in Thornton Cleveleys, in the Blackpool council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 60 residents. It provides care for older people and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by The Farthings Care. The home has been registered since February 2011.
At its latest inspection, published June 2026, the CQC rated Farthings Nursing Home Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Farthings Nursing Home has told us it charges £1,400 a week for nursing care, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £72,800 a year. It is about 56% above the typical residential fee in Blackpool of £900 a week.
There are 65 registered care homes in Blackpool. The nearest to Farthings Nursing Home include Nightingales Nursing Home, Redbricks Care Home and Balmoral Rest Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Older people
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- The Farthings Care Limited
- Registered with CQC
- February 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (June 2026)
- Council area
- Blackpool
The CQC inspection, explained
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found enough staff, good infection control and strong management during this targeted visit.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | £1,400 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “The fee rate at The Farthings is £1400 per week plus FNC which is received separately directly from the NHS.” | Reported by the home “The fee rate at The Farthings is £1400 per week plus FNC which is received separately directly from the NHS.” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,090 a week near Blackpool, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Farthings Nursing Home
How much does Farthings Nursing Home cost?
Farthings Nursing Home charges £1,400 a week for nursing care (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Farthings Nursing Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Farthings Nursing Home Good in June 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Farthings Nursing Home provide nursing care?
Yes. Farthings Nursing Home is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Farthings Nursing Home offer dementia care?
Farthings Nursing Home is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Blackpool listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Farthings Nursing Home have?
Farthings Nursing Home is registered for up to 60 residents.
Care at home
32 live-in carers within about an hour of Blackpool
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,250 a week. 31 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
Antoinette T.
2 reviews
From £1,120 a week
Based about 12 minutes from Blackpool. Can care for a couple
Don M.
1 review
From £1,204 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 30 minutes from Blackpool. Can care for a couple
Sarah K.
1 review
From £1,015 a week, 11 years caring
Based about 49 minutes from Blackpool. Can care for a couple
Tracy O.
1 review
From £1,260 a week, 25 years caring
Works in the Blackpool area. Can care for a couple
“Thanks to Tracy, Dad was always immaculately dressed and clean, his meals were all home cooked and nutritionally well balanced and his home was always kept really clean and tidy.”
“He developed a close affinity with Terence, spending time talking with him before he retired to bed and looking after his needs during the night.”
See live-in carers near BlackpoolProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Thornton Cleveleys
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
32 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Blackpool
Live-in, a week
typically £1,090
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Redbricks Care Home
Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 · 0.4 km · 9 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £900 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Balmoral Rest Home
Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 · 1.1 km · 32 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialMr Robert Lambert and Mrs Brenda Lambert
Fee not published
Area typical £900 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week