Ribble Court Care Home
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
Ribble Court Care Home is a purpose-built care home in Much Hoole, Preston, with 53 registered beds. The home provides residential, dementia, nursing and bariatric care. It was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2021).
The home supports residents in a community-focused environment designed to promote independence and social engagement. Accommodation includes en-suite rooms and communal spaces, with facilities to support daily living and social activity for those requiring care across its range of specialisms.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 12 November 2021 · Last inspected 1 November 2021
Inspectors found that people received safe, person-centred care in this newly opened home, with medicines handled safely and the building clean. Staff were described as kind and caring, and people were treated with dignity, with the service responsive to individual preferences and able to support people at the end of life. The report notes that some people wanted more structured activities, and that an activities coordinator was being recruited to address this.
- Risks to people's safety were assessed and monitored, and medicines were managed safely.
- Staffing levels were sufficient for people's needs, and staff were recruited through thorough checks.
- Staff were kind and caring, and people and relatives spoke positively about them and the service.
- The registered manager provided clear leadership, and quality monitoring systems were in place.
- Some people said they would like more structured activities, and an activities coordinator was still being recruited.
- Inspectors made a recommendation about supporting people living with dementia.
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 December 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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- 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
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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
Ribble Court Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, 7.2 miles away. The local GP practice is BEECHES MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.8 miles away.
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
Ribble Court Care Home 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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