Care Homes in Preston: compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support
82% of homes here are rated Good or Outstanding. See which are financially stable and where families report the best experience — so you can visit with confidence.
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Preston Care Home Market
Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data
Based on official inspection reports
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
What the local care home market looks like in Preston
Across Preston and surrounding areas
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
Homes trending upward based on recent official inspections
Based on public financial records found for 86 homes
91 homes currently lack a registered manager
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across Preston care homes
Preston homes rate strongest on Caring and weakest on Safe.
Inspection Freshness
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
87% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Public Financial Risk
Public company filing signals across company-backed care homes in Preston
Based on public financial records · 86 homes analysed
Preston Care Market Analysis 2025
Preston's average sits 4% below the Lancashire county mean, offering strong value for North West families.
CQC Good/Outstanding ratings in Preston have risen 6 percentage points over the past three years.
Three new care facilities opened in 2023-2024, adding 120 beds to meet rising local demand.
Care Standards in Preston
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 95 homes
Overall quality
82%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
90 homes
Stroke Recovery support (95%)
Food hygiene
4.8/5
74 homes with FSA data
Financial resilience
44%
show no financial risk indicators
Specialist Care Coverage
90 (95%)
Stroke Recovery
89 (94%)
Alzheimer's
56 (59%)
Dementia
46 (48%)
Physical Disability
42 (44%)
Palliative / End of Life
31 (33%)
Parkinson's
Food Hygiene
74 of Preston homes assessed
Financial Health
86 of 95 homes assessed
Show low public financial risk
Care Homes by Preston Area
Care homes across Preston's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
Fulwood
Preston's most affluent suburb with tree-lined avenues, excellent schools, and premium care homes, located on the northern edge of the city with easy access to the M6 and Forest of Bowland.
10 care homes available
Penwortham
Popular residential area south of the Ribble with a village feel and well-regarded care homes, offering a quieter alternative to central Preston with good local shops and riverside walks.
9 care homes available
Longridge
Attractive market town on the edge of the Ribble Valley with a strong community spirit, offering premium care in a semi-rural setting with spectacular Pennine views and clean air.
7 care homes available
Broughton
Growing village north of Preston with newer care facilities and a mix of traditional and modern homes, well-connected via the A6 and convenient for Royal Preston Hospital.
7 care homes available
Lea
Western suburb with a quieter residential character and affordable care options, situated between Preston and the coast with good access to local parks and green spaces.
8 care homes available
Ribbleton
Eastern suburb offering the most affordable care in the Preston area with straightforward, practical homes and strong bus links to the city centre and Royal Preston Hospital.
9 care homes available
All 95 Homes Analysed
Every care home in our Preston database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
Why families in Preston use RightCareHome
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Without independent analysis
- 95 homes to compare manually
- Outdated directory data from years ago
- Commission-driven recommendations
- Hidden quality and safety issues
With RightCareHome
- A clearer view of where quality, cost and risk differ before you check any one home
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Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Preston
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
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Care type, cost and postcode signals in Preston
Use these local signals to compare nursing, residential and dementia care in Preston, then narrow the directory to the homes that best match your family's needs.
Nursing homes in Preston
Clinical nursing care is listed across 30 homes in Preston.
Residential care homes in Preston
Residential care is the broadest local comparison set, with 66 homes tracked.
Dementia care in Preston
56 homes publish specialist dementia care signals in Preston.
Local evidence summary
CQC quality mix
82% Good+
3 Outstanding, 67 Good, 15 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate homes in the current CQC mix.
Inspection freshness
0% recent
Average latest inspection age is 66 months, so older CQC results need extra checking.
Care home costs
£1,242/week
Residential averages £1,249/week; nursing averages £1,222/week.
Funding gap
£452/week
Typical private fees sit above the council benchmark by about £23,504 per year.
Vacancy signal
91 homes
1 beds are marked available across homes with current vacancy data.
Financial resilience
44% low risk
86 homes have usable company-risk data; 48 show medium, high or critical risk signals.
Postcode and neighbourhood coverage
Useful directory views
RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Preston
Score 0–10 · updated monthly
CQC inspections can be 2–4 years old. Our RCH Score combines the official inspection result with live signals — real reviews, quality trajectory, and financial stability — to surface homes that are performing well today, not just at the last inspection.
CQC inspection rating
40%The official Care Quality Commission rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.
Online reviews
30%Average star rating from verified public reviews across the web, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
CQC trend
15%Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.
Financial stability
15%Operational risk derived from Companies House filings — profit/loss trend, debt levels, and director changes. Financially stressed homes face higher closure and quality risk.
Rankings are calculated from public data only. We do not accept referral fees or paid placements from care homes.
The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest CQC inspection report before making a decision.
Preston homes that look strongest on current public evidence
Not a sponsored listing. These homes rise to the top on current CQC, review, trend and financial signals.
Cornmill Nursing and Residential Care Home, Preston
Derby Lodge, Preston
Laurel Villas Limited, Preston
Longton Nursing and Residential Home, Preston
Priory Park Care Home, Preston
Willowbrooke Residential Home, Preston
Preston, Preston
Oaklands, Preston
Mather Fold House, Preston
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95 homes across Preston — from South Ribble 017 to PR5. See which ones suit your family.