Crystal Hall
Nursing home in Preston, Lancashire
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Crystal Hall is a purpose-built nursing home for up to 64 residents in Whittingham, near Preston, set in the Lancashire countryside. Shared living and dining areas give residents chances to take part in community life. Staff are available around the clock, and each resident has a personal care plan that reflects their needs, preferences and wishes.
The home supports people with conditions including Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington's Disease, Korsakoff Syndrome, head or brain injury, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Meals are cooked on site, with two options at each mealtime and alternatives on request, and the weekly fee covers laundry, meals, utilities and activities. The Care Quality Commission has rated the home Good overall, with Good for effective, caring, responsive and well-led care, and Requires Improvement for safe care.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2025
What's nearby
Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
251 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Lancashire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £771 |
| 2025 | £790 |
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Local health safety net
Crystal Hall is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Preston Hospital, 2.5 miles away. The local GP practice is STONEBRIDGE SURGERY, 2.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Preston
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Preston Community Transport Limited
Community Transport services including Dial a Bus, Dial a Ride, Shopmobility, Group Transport and driver training in Preston and surrounding areas of Lancashire
Eccleston Over 60's Club
Eccleston Over 60s Club provides activities for Over 60s at Bateman Hall, Eccleston.The Club meets on Tuesdays and members play dominoes and bingo. The Club also holds domino and bingo evenings…
South Ribble Pensioners Association
. Social events: Coach trips, Drop in Centre for Information and refreshments. Respect the meeting of the youth of the community with the elderly.
Regenerage
The charity operates across Lancashire providing support to people over 55 and their carers. Services include: Promoting Independent Living, Day and Community based Support for those with memory…
Hesketh Bank Christian Centre
Weekly public religious worship servicesEvangelistic eventsFinancial support to specified Christian charitiesWorking with young people and local schools to further knowledge of the Christian…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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