Carleton House

31 Lower Bank Lane, Fulwood, Lancashire, PR2 8NS

07967726205

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

9 November 2020

Provider

Liberty Optimum Care Ltd

Beds

12 beds

About Carleton House

Carleton House is a residential care home in Lancashire, offering accommodation and support for adults with mental health needs. Further detail on the service is set out in the CQC findings below.

This care home provides accommodation and support for up to 12 adults with mental health needs in a quiet residential area in Preston. At the time of inspection, 11 people were using the service. All bedrooms are single occupancy, with two featuring en-suite facilities, and residents have access to a shared lounge, dining area, and large rear garden.

The service supports people with severe enduring mental health problems, including those who experienced heightened anxiety during the pandemic. Several residents were at high risk of self-harming, and the provider had responded to the significant challenges presented by the pandemic to this vulnerable client group.

Source: CQC inspection report, 3 December 2020

Specialist Care

Mental health

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 12 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PR2 8NS

Registered care categories

Mental health conditions.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 29 September 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 November 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Carleton House's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Carleton House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Carleton House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Carleton House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees