Derby Lodge

2a Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3PU

01772718811

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

24 January 2024

Provider

Derby Lodge (Preston) Limited

Beds

23 beds

About Derby Lodge

Derby Lodge is a residential care home in Lancashire, supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic individuals. Details of the latest CQC findings are set out below.

Derby Lodge provides personal care for up to 23 people, with 21 residents using the service at the time of inspection. The home supports people with learning disabilities and autistic individuals, ensuring they receive choices, dignity, and independence while maintaining good access to local communities. The service focuses on enabling residents to live fulfilling lives with appropriate support tailored to their needs and preferences.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 February 2024

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

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: 23 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PR2 3PU

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Physical disabilities.

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 10 February 2024. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 January 2024.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 18 September 2021: Good
CaringPublished 4 March 2020: Good
ResponsivePublished 4 March 2020: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Derby Lodge'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 Derby Lodge, 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 Derby Lodge, 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 Derby Lodge'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