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Home's Best

Home care agency in Preston, Lancashire

Home's Best

Home care agency in Preston, Lancashire

CQC GoodDementia
NeighbourhoodGreen Surroundings
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  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
AddressB2 Pittman Court, Pittman Way, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9ZG

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About

Home's Best is a home care agency based in Preston, Lancashire, providing care and support to people in their own homes. The agency supports older people, younger adults, and those living with dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairment. It was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2021, receiving Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

What inspectors found

CQC: Good

Report published 6 May 2021 · Last inspected 22 April 2021

Inspectors found that the agency's home care staff were caring and considerate, respected people's privacy and independence, and involved people in decisions about their care. Risks were managed, infection control was followed, and care plans were up to date and detailed. Staff received training and support from a registered manager with a clear vision for the service.

Strengths noted
  • People said they felt safe, and staff understood their responsibilities for keeping them safe
  • Care plans were up to date and set out individual needs and preferences
  • Staff were supported by the provider and registered manager, and training was completed in key areas
  • The service worked closely with relatives and health professionals to support people at the end of their lives
Areas to improve
  • Some pre-recruitment checks were missing from the five staff files inspectors reviewed; inspectors found no evidence that people were at risk of harm, and a recommendation was made in the safe section

Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment
Younger adults (under 65)

What's nearby

GP surgery1.2 miles
Hospital0.9 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysSparse

What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — Home's Best will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.

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Local health safety net

Home's Best is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Preston Hospital, 0.9 miles away. The local GP practice is NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE, 1.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Royal Preston Hospital · 0.9 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE · 1.2 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Information last reviewed October 2026.

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