The Arc

The Arc is a nursing home in Blackpool, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 33 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Blackpool Borough Council, which operates 4 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published November 2020, the CQC rated The Arc 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.

The Arc has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Blackpool with a fee on record typically charge about £1,100 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 65 registered care homes in Blackpool. The nearest to The Arc include Amber Court, Coopers@Ambleside and Brooklands Nursing and Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.