Barchester Healthcare
Sherwood Lodge Care Home
Residential care home in Preston, Lancashire
Operated by Barchester Healthcare
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Sherwood Lodge Care Home is a residential care home operated by Barchester Healthcare in Preston, Lancashire. The home provides residential and respite care for older people and is registered for 49 beds. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
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 | from £1,211 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Lancashire usually pays £790 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £421 a week.
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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £771 |
| 2025 | — | £790 |
| 2026 | £1,211 | — |
What Lancashire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Sherwood Lodge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Preston Hospital, 0.4 miles away. The local GP practice is LYTHAM ROAD SURGERY, 0.7 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…
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How much does care at Sherwood Lodge cost?
For a more accurate estimate, it's recommended to contact Sherwood Lodge directly at 01772 347928 to discuss your individual requirements.
Part of Barchester Healthcare
Sherwood Lodge Care Home is one of 240 homes run by Barchester Healthcare 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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