Preston Private Nursing Home

Midgery Lane, Fulwood, Preston PR2 9SX
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  • Preston Private Nursing Home, Preston
Preston Private is a purpose-built care home on a single level with 101 bedrooms. The home overlooks beautifully landscaped gardens for enjoyment and relaxation - all areas are wheelchair accessible. Preston Private comprises of four specialist units:

•        Longsands provides nursing and palliative care.
•        Durton and Ladywell provide residential care.
•        Ferny is a residential unit for those living with dementia.

Preston Private understands that it can be stressful and at times challenging to find the right care home for yourself or a loved one.

The highest standards of person centred care are delivered within a safe, comfortable and homely environment.

Dedicated and experienced colleagues ensure that individual’s health, care and social needs are met.

All colleagues have been recruited for their values, attitudes and empathetic skills, along with their commitment to working with older people. Colleagues include:

•        A Registered Manager
•        Deputy Manager/Clinical Lead.
•        An Administration Manager.
•        Administration Support Manager.
•        An experienced Nursing Team.
•        Unit Leads, Senior Care Assistants and Healthcare Assistants
•        A Kitchen Team led by an experienced Chef.
•        Activity and Social Events Team.
•        Housekeeping and Maintenance Teams.

Preston Private is a place that people are proud to call home. Every aspect of Preston Private contributes to the quality of daily life for those who live or stay in the home, this includes:

•        Dedicated experienced, skilled and highly trained colleagues.
•        A friendly welcoming environment.
•        Personalised and homely bedrooms.
•        Recently refurbished lounge and dining areas – décor chosen by those who live here.
•        Dedicated GPs, Nurse Practitioner and Team offer full health care support.
•        Visits from other Health Professionals include District Nurse Team, Hospice, Dietician and SALT.
•        An on-site Hair Salon.

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Care Provided by Preston Private Nursing Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 106 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Julie Gaskell (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (106)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Preston Private Nursing Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £1,230 – £1,337
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,230 – £1,230
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,337 – £1,572
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,230 – £1,337
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,230 – £1,230
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,337 – £1,572

  • Preston Private is able to offer a selection of rooms.
    Standard Rooms do not have a TOP UP.
    Luxury Rooms TOP UP starts at £40.00 per week.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Preston Private Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Preston Private Nursing Home Reviews (73)

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9.8

Preston Private Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.843) out of 10, based on 57 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Preston Private Nursing Home has 73 reviews.

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Review from Sandra R (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has received excellent care in Preston Private Nursing Home. The staff are extremely friendly and professional. His overall mood and health have improved considerably since he arrived three months earlier. All my interactions with the staff have been exceptional, they were able to answer
any questions I had about his care etc. I feel confident that my father is in the best place possible for him now that I can no longer care for him at home. My father considers the staff to be friends rather than carers, he has built up a rapport with all whom attend to his needs. Visiting him is pleasurable and relaxing. I have nothing but great things to say about Preston Private Nursing Home - staff and facilities alike.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Registered Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely review, Sandra. We’re so pleased that your father is settling in well with us. Our aim here at Preston Private is always to ensure our residents are as independent, comfortable and happy as possible within our home, and it’s always fantastic to hear that this aim has been met. Be assured that we will pass on your kind words to the rest of the team.


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Review from R J (Brother of Resident) published on 24 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our brother was in your care for a couple of months after discharge from hospital whilst a full assessment was undertaken. We were very appreciative of the care and compassion shown to him during this very difficult period of his life. The staff were all very friendly and approachable and kept us informed
of his condition, nothing was too much trouble, and we are extremely grateful to them. Covid protocols were followed rigorously when appropriate.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We're glad we were able to support your brother through this difficult time and that your family are happy with the support he received. We will be relaying your kind words back to our team members here at Preston Private, who will be thrilled to hear your appreciation for their hard work.


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Review from B W (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The kindness and care given to my father was excellent, albeit for the short time he stayed at Preston Private Care Home. All the staff made him very comfortable and safe. Reason for moving - he went close to stay near his daughter.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Home Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

Thank you for your feedback in relation to Preston Private Care Home. Your comments really are welcomed. As an organisation, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care in order to make a real and lasting difference for everyone we support. Thank you again for taking the time to provide us with valuable feedback.


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Review from Helen W (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad was cared for, for 4 weeks after his hospital stay. He was looked after in a wonderful and caring way. The staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We would have loved to have had him stay there but had to make a decision to move him nearer to our home 35 miles away. I would recommend
Preston Private to anyone looking for a suitable care home in Preston. Thank you again to the wonderful staff.

Reply from Michelle Montrose, Home Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

Thank you for your feedback, your comments really are welcomed. As an organisation, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care in order to make a real and lasting difference for everyone we support. Thank you again for taking the time to provide us with valuable feedback.


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Review from Alison M (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum was cared for 3 weeks in September/October, on the nursing unit. She was extremely ill during a short battle with acute leukaemia. The nurses and carers were the kindest, caring and compassionate we have met. The nurses were responsive and keenly monitoring Mums condition and symptoms. Mum had no
appetite and they attempted to tempt her with all sorts of options. They were so kind to us as a family allowing us to visit whenever. They were so kind and supportive when Mum passed away. The carers are all super.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Home Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

Thank you for your feedback in relation to Preston Private Nursing Home, your comments really are welcomed. As an organisation, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care in order to make a real and lasting difference for everyone we support. Thank you again for taking the time to provide us with valuable feedback.


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Review from Margie C (Sister of Resident) published on 28 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have visited my brother in this care home for almost two years now and I can truthfully say that this is a wonderful care home. It is extremely clean and the light shines through its many windows. My brother is extremely well cared for and looked after. He is happy and settled and has made friendships
with both staff and residents. Nothing seems to be too much trouble and the staff regularly go the extra mile in meeting his needs.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Home Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

Thank you for your feedback in relation to Preston Private Nursing Home, your comments really are welcomed. As an organisation, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care in order to make a real and lasting difference for everyone we support. Thank you again for taking the time to provide us with valuable feedback.


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Review from Linda B (Sister of Resident) published on 14 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We looked at several care homes for our brother, but this stood out above all the others. It is clean and bright, and the staff are amazing. They treat everyone with care and dignity and are very approachable when discussing any issues with their residents. They've done an amazing job during Covid,
looking after everyone, and in my opinion, deserve a huge pay rise.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Home Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

Thank you for your feedback in relation to Preston Private Nursing Home; your comments really are welcomed. As an organisation, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care in order to make a real and lasting difference for everyone we support. Thank you again for taking the time to provide us with valuable feedback.


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Review from S S (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 20 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent all-round care and support from all staff.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Home Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

Thank you for your feedback in relation to Preston Private Nursing Home, your comments really are welcomed. As an organisation, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care in order to make a real and lasting difference for everyone we support. Thank you again for taking the time to provide us with valuable feedback.


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Review from Ian B (Cousin of Resident) published on 31 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Experience of care home over several years have been good. Staff are helpful and friendly, cleanliness of the home is also very good and one to one care provided is excellent. I am kept informed of COVID related issues, social services and medical interventions and advise of changing circumstances.
Food and activities are also good. Over the last 12 months, it has been very well done in difficult times.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Home Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

Thank you for your feedback in relation to Preston Private Nursing Home, your comments really are welcomed, we will enjoy sharing your comments with our colleagues. As an organisation we are committed to providing the highest quality of care in order to make a real and lasting difference for everyone we support. Thank you again for taking the time to provide us with valuable feedback.


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Review from T P (Son of Resident) published on 11 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After 4 years my mother died at Preston Private Nursing Home on the 10th March 2018.
The staff there could not have provided any better support to us as a family not any better care to my mother, through the ravages of this disease.
Their patience, and understanding of dementia and it's cruel progress
is outstanding.
A special mention to a certain member of staff who was a rock, as are all in the Fernyhalgh Unit.

Reply from Sara Allton, Home Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

All our staff work tirelessly to support our residents and families throughout their time with us and we are proud to work with relatives in providing the best quality of care that we can. Your comments and feedback will be passed to all the staff on Fernyhalgh unit, along with our thanks to them as an organisation.


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Review from Lesley S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 5 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother in law has been a resident here for almost a year. We chose Preston Private for her care needs because right from our initial enquiries we have experienced warmth, openness and friendliness from all the staff, whether they are carers, admin or domestic staff. We still do. Mum was reluctant
to move into the home at first because she wanted to maintain her independence. Over the last year, the staff have got to know her well and mum is now very settled and happy and 'feels she belongs' here. The staff show such unending care and devotion (even at the end of a traumatic 12-hour shift), are empathetic to her needs and show sensitivity to her dignity. We are particularly impressed by how quickly the staff attend to mum's physical health needs and keep us informed and involved in her care. Being in Preston Private has improved the quality of mums life and we are assured that she is cared for in a safe and warm environment.

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Review from Lesley F (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother spent two weeks here after being transferred from hospital, with very limited mobility. Her admission was handled well, with two carers allocated to help her settle in. A nurse took a full and detailed account of my mother's needs. We were impressed with the cleanliness of the room. When I
told them that my mother would like a view they changed the room they had intended giving her, to one with a much better view. The staff were consistently kind and helpful and reacted to any concerns we had quickly and efficiently. My mother said the food was ok and sometimes good. She did not try any of the activities. During her time there she had her hair done twice and was given the assistance to enable her to have three showers. If this home had been nearer to where we live I would have had no hesitation in keeping her there. At all times our interactions with the staff here were positive and I felt my mother was well cared for.

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Review from Rhiannon W (Grandson of Resident) published on 29 October 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been in Preston Private for three years and has been very happy. She was unable to cope at home (she was not eating or washing and could not make decisions) and I feel she has made friends and has a much better quality of life than she would have at home with carers popping in. This was
tried and did not work. The staff are all lovely and welcoming and genuinely care. They are also approachable. There are lots of activities in the home and her room is lovely. It is a pleasure to visit and guests are welcome any time.


The nursing care my father got in PP for the last year of his life (three years ago) was also excellent with the staff on both sections working together so mum and dad could share a twin room. Dad was transferred from another home especially so they could be together and this was beneficial for both of them and lovely to have them back together. Dad had been in care for many years before due to encephalitis and dementia.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.843)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.843) out of 10 for Preston Private Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 57 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 57 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.843 for Preston Private Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (579 Excellents x 5) + (86 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 675 Ratings = 4.843

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Preston Private Nursing Home is based on 57 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 106 registered maximum number of service users is 21.2, which has been reached with 57 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (3)

Julie

Julie Gaskell

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 2019

Meet Julie Gaskell - Registered Manager at Preston Private


Julie has been the Registered Manager at Preston Private since 2019. She qualified as a nurse in 1986 and has gained extensive experience working in a variety of settings across the NHS and private sectors.


Throughout her career, Julie has approached every role with dedication and enthusiasm, always striving to provide exceptional care.


Julie is passionate about leading by example and nurturing her team to grow, learn, and adapt. She believes that listening and paying attention to detail are vital qualities that have contributed to her career progression. Her focus has always been on putting the needs of the residents first, ensuring their lived experiences are enriched through therapeutic activities and opportunities to access the community.


A strong advocate for quality care, Julie maintains high standards through careful monitoring, observation, and regular auditing. Her creativity and adaptability enable her to embrace change effectively, which is essential in an ever-evolving sector.


Julie is committed to fostering a positive environment where both residents and colleagues feel supported and valued. She is a skilled communicator, an organized and efficient leader, and has a proven ability to motivate and inspire her team. Her approach ensures that Preston Private remains a place where quality care and compassion are always at the forefront.


Mohammed Salim

Mohammed Salim Pachakunnath

Job Title: Team Leader

Joined: 2022

Meet Mohammed (Mo) – Team Leader at Preston Private.


Mohammed, fondly known as Mo, has been an integral part of Preston Private since joining in 2022. Over the years, Mo has excelled in various roles, showcasing his versatility and commitment to providing exceptional care. Starting as a Night Manager, Mo progressed to become a Unit Lead in residential units and now serves as a Team Leader. His dynamic approach and dedication ensure that you can find him actively working across different units, supporting both residents and staff with his expertise.


Mo’s outstanding contributions were recognized in 2023 when he was honoured with the "Your Care Provider Regional Employee of the Year" award.


With a strong academic background, Mo holds a Master’s in Business Administration, a Bachelor’s in Psychology, and a Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care. His passion for continuous learning is evident in his additional qualifications as a Train the Trainer for Moving and Handling and Fire Marshal.
Mo has a wealth of experience in dementia care and residential care settings, Mo plays an important role in making sure residents receive the best possible care.


Tracy

Tracy McDermot

Job Title: Admin support Manager

Meet Tracy McDermott


Tracy McDermott is the Admin Support Manager at Preston Private, bringing over 30 years of invaluable experience in the care sector. Passionate about her role, Tracy is dedicated to ensuring a safe and efficient recruitment process while supporting the ongoing learning and development of the staff.


In recognition of her hard work and excellence, Tracy was awarded Employee of the Year 2024. Her commitment to creating a welcoming and happy environment is evident in everything she does.


Tracy’s focus is on fostering a strong sense of belonging for staff, residents, and visitors alike. She plays a vital role in ensuring that Preston Private remains a place where people feel valued, supported, and truly at home.