Care Homes in Preston

The Lancashire city of Preston offers a wide selection of care homes and balances green spaces, friendly communities and great transport links - making it an ideal place for later-life living. Whatever you’re searching for, we’re here to help you find the right care home quickly, confidently and with complete transparency.

Options range from affordable residential settings like Sherwood Lodge to premium homes such as Dovehaven Lodge, which provides specialist dementia, nursing, and palliative care. Many homes feature en-suite bedrooms, welcoming lounges, activity spaces, and lovely gardens. Residents enjoy tailored daily activities such as arts and crafts, light exercise, baking sessions, and film afternoons, helping to create warm and sociable atmospheres.

Preston benefits from strong healthcare support, particularly at the Royal Preston Hospital, which has dedicated departments for older adults. Green spaces like Avenham Park and Moor Park provide calm, scenic spots for family visits and time outdoors.

All care homes listed on Lottie are partnered with trusted providers such as Barchester Healthcare and Each Other Care and are fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). They’ve also been carefully reviewed by our in-house Care Experts. Every home featured meets high standards for safety, wellbeing and personalised support, and many are rated ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ by the CQC. Each listing above includes accurate, up-to-date information on everything from availability and weekly fees to funding acceptance and room types, including options for couples moving in together.

If you aren’t sure where to begin, our Care Experts are just a call or click away. They can build you a free, personalised shortlist of Preston care homes matched to your needs, so you can focus on making the right choice for you or your loved one.

 

Best care homes in Preston

• Sherwood Lodge - This is an incredibly luxurious home with a selection of stylish communal lounges, bright dining areas, and an activity room. We love the activities offered at this home, and the dedicated activity coordinator often caters to residents' individual interests.

• Sherwood Court - Located in Fulwood, one of Preston’s most desirable suburbs, Sherwood Court specialises in nursing care, which your loved one may need if they require around-the-clock medical support from registered nurses. This care is also available to people living with dementia. Residents love the idyllic gardens here, particularly during the summer months.

• Dovedale Court - This is the perfect place for your loved one to receive care if they’re living with dementia. This home has a dedicated Memory Lane community, which provides a safe and comfortable setting for dementia residents. What’s more, staff regularly undertake specialist dementia training to ensure the care given is as up-to-date as possible.