Care home
Longridge Hall and Lodge
Care home in Preston, Lancashire
Longridge Hall and Lodge
Care home in Preston, Lancashire
Operated by Sandstone Care North West
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Longridge Hall and Lodge is a 60-bed care home in Preston, Lancashire. The Care Quality Commission rated it Good overall in its 2023 report and graded each of the five key questions (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) as Good. A BBC Breakfast film crew visited the home to ask how it reached a 100% staff vaccination rate, and officers from Lancashire County Council presented it with an award for that achievement.
The manager, Tracey Hartley, invited a local GP and nurse practitioner in August 2020 to talk with staff and answer their questions. All staff have since had two vaccinations, and those who completed their second dose have been booked in for a six-month booster. Resident Donald Harrison, who moved in during lockdown to be closer to his wife, said knowing that staff are vaccinated gives him peace of mind.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 28 April 2023 · Last inspected 6 April 2023
Inspectors found that staff were kind and caring, and that people living at the home felt safe and content with their care. Staffing was judged sufficient to meet residents' needs, and relatives spoke warmly of the approach taken by employees and managers. Staff described feeling valued, and the report notes a period of stability under the new provider.
- Staff knew how to safeguard people from mistreatment, and the provider's safeguarding arrangements were regarded as strong.
- Residents said they felt secure and were satisfied with the support they received from attentive employees.
- Each floor has its own activity programme run by dedicated coordinators, and residents particularly enjoyed the choice on offer.
- Health and social care professionals praised how well the home works with other agencies, and residents had a good choice of meals.
- Inspectors found gaps in recruitment records, including some checks that were not in place before staff started, and recommended a review. The provider took action during and after the inspection.
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 650 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £771 |
| 2025 | £790 |
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Local health safety net
Longridge Hall and Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Preston Hospital, 5 miles away. The local GP practice is BERRY LANE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.3 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…
Part of Sandstone Care North West
Longridge Hall and Lodge is one of 11 homes run by Sandstone Care North West on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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