Care Homes in Preston: compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support
82% of homes here are rated Good or Outstanding. See provider-record context and where families report the best experience — so you can visit with clearer questions.
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What the Preston care market looks like before you shortlist
A compact view of the local supply, CQC quality, costs, care types and provider-record coverage before the full directory list.
Homes analysed
95
Open care home records currently covered in Preston.
CQC quality mix
82% Good+
3 Outstanding, 67 Good, 15 Requires Improvement and 0 Inadequate homes.
View evidenceWeekly cost range
£1,249 residential
£1,222 nursing average; compare home-level fees before shortlisting.
View evidenceProvider-record coverage
91% covered
86 homes have provider-record data; 48 have public-record questions to check.
View evidenceCare type split
66 residential
30 nursing homes and 56 dementia-care signals in the city evidence set.
Strongest local area
South Ribble 017
3 homes, 100% Good+, £1,413/week average.
View evidenceUse these signals to decide where to look first; always verify current fees, availability and care suitability with the individual home before committing.
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 provider 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.
Provider Record Questions
Public company-record signals across company-backed care homes in Preston. These are prompts to check, not financial ratings.
Based on public provider 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
Provider records
91%
have provider-record data
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
Provider Records
86 of 95 homes with public records
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Care Homes by Preston Area
Care homes across Preston's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
PR2
PR2 is a mid-market Preston postcode district with 33 listed homes, including 12 nursing homes and a broadly positive CQC mix.
33 care homes available
PR5
PR5 is a mid-market Preston postcode district with 21 listed homes, including 4 nursing homes and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.
21 care homes available
Wyre 007
Wyre 007 is a mid-market Preston postcode district with 14 listed homes, including 6 nursing homes and a broadly positive CQC mix.
14 care homes available
Fylde 007
Fylde 007 is a mid-market Preston postcode district with 14 listed homes, including 4 nursing homes and a broadly positive CQC mix.
14 care homes available
PR1
PR1 is a mid-market Preston postcode district with 10 listed homes, including 4 nursing homes and a broadly positive CQC mix.
10 care homes available
South Ribble 017
South Ribble 017 is a higher-cost Preston postcode district with 3 listed homes and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.
3 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
Why this is more useful than a directory when the decision is serious
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
- Independent scoring built from regulatory, review and financial evidence
- 100% independent, zero commissions
- A better starting point before you verify or compare specific homes
Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Preston
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
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See Preston inside the wider county market
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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.
Where Preston looks strongest
Strong CQC mix
82% Good+
85 rated homes are covered, including 3 Outstanding and 67 Good homes.
Care-type depth
66 residential · 30 nursing
56 homes also publish dementia care signals in the current Preston dataset.
Care-type fee split
£1,249 / £1,222
Residential and nursing averages are available separately, so families can compare care-type cost differences before shortlisting.
Provider-record coverage
91% covered
86 homes have provider-record data; 48 have public-record questions to check.
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.
Provider records
91% checked
86 homes have provider-record data; 48 have public-record questions to check.
Strongest neighbourhood signals
Postcode and neighbourhood coverage
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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 provider-record context — to surface homes that are worth a closer look 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.
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 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 provider-record signals.
Cornmill Nursing and Residential Care Home, Preston
Mansard House, Preston
Brookhaven, Preston
Bowerswood House Residential Home Limited, Preston
Coote Lane Residential Home, Preston
Derby Lodge, Preston
Florida House, Preston
Laurel Villas Limited, Preston
Longridge Hall and Lodge, Preston
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95 homes across Preston — from South Ribble 017 to PR5. See which ones suit your family.