Care homes in Preston
There are 97 care homes registered with the CQC in Preston, in the Lancashire council area. 30 are nursing homes and 59 are registered for dementia care.
Of the 3 homes with a fee on record, the typical residential fee is £1,065 a week, with the middle half of homes charging £1,006 to £1,137. A live-in carer at home typically costs about £1,120 a week across England and can look after a couple.
Stay at home with a live-in carer near Preston
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
Alston View Nursing and Residential Home
Swansea Terrace
Typical fees in Preston
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 97 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential care
- £1,065
- Usually £1,006 to £1,137 a week3 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,050
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Other towns in Lancashire
- Burnley (37)
- Lytham St Annes (30)
- Morecambe (27)
- Accrington (25)
- Chorley (22)
- Leyland (18)
- Lancaster (14)
- Rossendale (14)
- Clitheroe (13)
- Ormskirk (13)
- Blackburn (12)
- Fleetwood (10)
Costs and funding
By type of care
Common questions
How much do care homes in Preston cost?
The typical residential care home fee in Preston is £1,065 a week, based on 3 homes with a fee on record. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.
How many care homes are there in Preston?
97 care homes in Preston are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for a care home in Preston?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.