Mansard House

Preston · PR2 8DY

Care type
Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,245/week
Inspection rating
OutstandingRating published Apr 2018
Capacity
10 beds
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What to know before your visit

Mansard House is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Outstanding (Apr 2018).

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What stands out

  • Outstanding inspection rating
  • Learning disability support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

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  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
More facility details
Registered provider
Potensial Limited
Provider group
BRAND Potensial Limited
Local authority
Lancashire
Ensuite rooms
100%
Floors
2

Provider network: 23 homes; 87% rated Good or better (1 Outstanding, 19 Good, 2 Requires Improvement, 1 Inadequate).

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Mansard House Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Outstanding
Effective
Outstanding
Caring
Outstanding
Responsive
Outstanding
Well-Led
Outstanding
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Feb 2018

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Registered Manager
Faye Alexandrea Cook Ridge
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes learning disability support, mental health support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Learning disability support
  • Mental health support
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Learning disability
Mental health

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Stroke
Brain Injury
Depression
Anxiety
Schizophrenia
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Autism Spectrum

Staffing

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Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Registered Manager
Faye Alexandrea Cook Ridge

Mansard House: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,245/week

From ≈ £5,414 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

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Published fee notes

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How care at this home can be funded

Local Authority

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Mansard House, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Mansard House is a residential care home in Preston, North West, operated by Potensial Limited since 2011. The home has 10 beds and is an inspection rating of Outstanding.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

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28 Watling Street Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8DY

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Hospital
1.6 km
Nearest GP
500m
Nearest Pharmacy
900m
Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

0.7km away

Daily Life

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Dining & Nutrition

1 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Communal Dining Room
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected October 2025)
Food handling:Good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Good
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Facilities & Features

2 feature groups available

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Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms

Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
Shop
Bar
Parking
Minibus

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Mansard House a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Mansard House

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  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

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  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Mansard House

What does the inspection rating for Mansard House show?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is Mansard House a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 5.0 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Mansard House cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Mansard House: From £1,245/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Mansard House accept NHS or local authority funding?

Mansard House accepts local authority funded residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Mansard House a nursing home or a residential care home?

Mansard House is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

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How many beds does Mansard House have?

Mansard House has 10 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

What do care home reviews say about Mansard House?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 5.0 out of 5.

Are Mansard House's reviews enough to make a decision?

Mansard House's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Mansard House safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Mansard House is "Outstanding". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Mansard House?

Mansard House is operated by POTENSIAL LIMITED (Company registration number: 05846789). Ownership type: independent.

Has Mansard House had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Mansard House in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Mansard House's provider?

Mansard House's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Mansard House?

Ask Mansard House how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Mansard House?

Before choosing Mansard House, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Preston to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Mansard House's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests Mansard House's inspection position is improving. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is Mansard House's food hygiene rating?

Mansard House currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 22 October 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Mansard House?

When visiting Mansard House, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, and ask how families are updated when needs change. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Mansard House?

Our visit checklist for Mansard House starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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Topics to take into your visit

  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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