Dementia care homes in Preston
Compare dementia care homes in Preston using public inspection ratings, fee signals, review evidence and financial indicators before you build a shortlist.
56
Dementia care homes
25
inspection rated
25
Price or financial signal
Dementia care homes decision signals in Preston
Use these local dementia care homes signals before comparing individual homes in Preston. We only show sections where the underlying public data is strong enough to help a family compare homes.
Dementia homes
56
56 matching homes in Preston; the decision signals below use the currently visible listed homes.
Inspection quality mix
100% Good+
25 of 25 rated homes in the 25-home listed sample are Good or Outstanding. This is not the quality share of all 56 matching homes; rating dates vary.
View evidenceWeekly fee range
£105-£1,600
25 published minimum/maximum fee observations from 24 of 25 listed homes; these are observations, not a count of homes. Dates and room types vary; confirm a current written quote.
View evidenceProvider records
88% covered
22 visible listed homes have provider-record data; 7 have public-record questions to check.
View evidencePostcode clusters
4
Local postcode clusters have enough matching homes to support area-level comparison.
Where Preston looks stronger
Inspection quality mix
100% Good+
25 of 25 rated homes in the 25-home listed sample are Good or Outstanding. This is not the quality share of all 56 matching homes; rating dates vary.
View evidenceWeekly fee range
£105-£1,600
25 published minimum/maximum fee observations from 24 of 25 listed homes; these are observations, not a count of homes. Dates and room types vary; confirm a current written quote.
View evidenceWhat to verify before shortlisting
Postcode starting points
What this dementia comparison covers
These figures describe the registered inventory in Preston. The detailed comparisons below use a smaller set of listed homes with available evidence. Coverage varies; a published rating or fee is not confirmation of current suitability or availability.
56 dementia care homes
25 inspection-rated homes
25 price or provider-record signals
25 homes available for comparison
RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Preston
Score 0–10 · evidence dates vary
Published inspection ratings, family feedback, rating history and provider-record context help you compare homes. Evidence dates and coverage vary; this score does not confirm today’s care, fees or vacancies.
inspection inspection rating
40%The official inspection 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 available family feedback, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
inspection 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.
Provider records
15%Dated public provider records, where available. We show useful questions and information gaps, not a credit rating or prediction.
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 inspection inspection report before making a decision.
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Full care home dataset for Preston (9)
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Catterall House Care Home, Preston
Operator: Arrowsmith Rest Homes Limited
Specialist dementia care
Provider public records: Records reviewed
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Longridge Hall and Lodge, Preston
Operator: Sandstone Care North West Limited
Specialist dementia care
Provider public records: Records reviewed
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Oaklands, Preston
Operator: Valorum Care Limited
Specialist dementia nursing home
Provider public records: Records reviewed
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Pilling Nursing Home, Preston
Operator: Pilling Care Ltd
Specialist dementia nursing home
Provider public records: Records reviewed
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Oakfield Nursing Home, Preston
Operator: Portland Care Services Limited
Specialist dementia nursing home
Provider public records: Records reviewed
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Alston View Nursing and Residential Home, Preston
Operator: Bramling Cross Registrations Limited
Specialist dementia nursing home
Provider public records: Records reviewed
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Belmont Care Home, Preston
Operator: Imperial Care Consortium Ltd
Specialist dementia care
Provider public records: Records reviewed
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Nova Care Residential Home, Preston
Operator: Nova Care (Residential) Ltd
Specialist dementia care
Provider public records: Records reviewed
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Meadow Croft Care Home, Preston
Operator: Danforth Care Garstang Limited
Specialist dementia care
Provider public records: 1 point worth clarifying
A public-record point is worth asking about.
Useful before a visit. Who is currently accountable for provider-level decisions, and has local management changed?
Dementia care questions in Preston
How do I compare dementia care homes in Preston?
Start with homes that publish specialist dementia care signals, then compare inspection ratings, inspection freshness, fees, review evidence and financial indicators before arranging visits.
Are dementia care homes different from residential care homes in Preston?
Some residential and nursing homes also support people living with dementia. The important check is whether the home publishes dementia-specific capability and whether its inspection, staffing, environment and fee evidence match the person's needs.
Does RightCareHome rank dementia care homes in Preston by sponsorship?
No. RightCareHome is funded by families, not care homes. The page uses public evidence such as inspection ratings, costs, review signals and provider records rather than paid placement.
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