Catterall House Care Home

Garstang By-pass Road, Catterall, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0QA

01254854141

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

26 January 2019

Provider

Samkar Limited

Beds

24 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 6 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 4 are the same and 1 is lower.

6 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJan 2019

First inspected by CQC in 2019, rated Good.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Samkar Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 1 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in the North West: £882 a week for residential care and £1,196 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Catterall House Care Home

Catterall House is a 24-bed residential care home located on Garstang By-pass Road in Catterall, near Preston. The home is operated by Samkar Limited and holds a Good CQC rating from its most recent inspection in January 2019.

The home provides care for a diverse range of residents, including older people, younger adults with physical disabilities, and individuals with dementia or mental health conditions. This mixed-needs approach means the home maintains experience across multiple care areas.

Situated in rural Lancashire in the North West, the home is positioned between Preston and Garstang, offering a quieter setting while remaining accessible to local services and amenities. The relatively small size of 24 beds means residents benefit from a more intimate care environment compared to larger facilities.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Catterall House Care Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Catterall House Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Catterall House Care Home'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