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Marsh House is a 33-bed care home in Leyland, Lancashire, providing residential care. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings across Safe, Effective, Caring and Responsive care, though Well-led was rated Requires Improvement in the 2023 inspection.
The home supports residents with general care needs in a residential setting. Staff form the centre of its operation, with many having long tenure at the home. Marsh House aims to provide care in an environment where residents can maintain dignity and build connections with both staff and other residents.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 3 March 2023 · Last inspected 9 January 2023
Inspectors describe Marsh House, a residential home for up to 33 older people in a rural area near Chorley and Leyland, as a clean, well-run service with a warm, positive atmosphere. Staff are safely recruited, trained in safeguarding and supported by management, and people are helped to make their own choices. Mealtimes are relaxed and healthcare needs are met.
- Cleanliness and hygiene were good, and staff wore appropriate protective equipment
- Safe recruitment processes and mandatory safeguarding training are in place
- People and staff described a very positive culture, with the registered manager praised for creating a happy home
- Improvements since the last inspection led to the earlier breaches being resolved and the overall rating rising to good
- Quality monitoring systems did not identify and address all of the issues inspectors found, and a recommendation was made on governance
- A recommendation was made about the safe storage and management of some medicines, including controlled drugs
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.
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
137 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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
Marsh House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, 4.5 miles away. The local GP practice is THE VILLAGE SURGERIES CROSTON&ECCLESTON, 1.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Leyland
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
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.
Mawdesley and Neighbouring Villages University of the Third Age (U3a)
The Charitable purposes of The U3A is:The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including…
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
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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