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Kepplegate HouseLancashire

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Rated:GoodResidential

Kepplegate House

Sandy Lane, Preesall, Poulton Le Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 0EJ

01253811957

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

27 August 2020

Provider

Kepplegate Limited

Beds

18 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 24 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 20 are the same and 4 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMar 2016
GoodApr 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Kepplegate Limited runs in England.

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.

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 Kepplegate House

Kepplegate House is a residential care home in Lancashire. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Kepplegate House provides residential care and support for up to 16 people. The service demonstrates strong infection control practices, with staff receiving comprehensive training that is regularly assessed to ensure competency. The environment has been specifically arranged to support safe visits, including a dedicated porch area for socially distanced meetings where handwashing facilities, infection control gel, and personal protective equipment are readily available.

Visitors arrange appointments in advance.

The home prioritises residents' connections with loved ones through various means. A computer connected to a large screen television in a separate room enables private video conversations, with staff providing support but withdrawing to maintain privacy. Staff also assist residents in using electronic tablets and telephones to maintain regular contact.

The service facilitates access to healthcare advice through tablets, with care records updated to reflect professional guidance. All staff understand and consistently implement infection control processes across the service.

Source: CQC inspection report, 9 September 2020

Specialist Care

Older people

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; Domiciliary care service
Registered capacity: 18 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · FY6 0EJ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

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 4 April 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 27 August 2020.

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

Read Kepplegate 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 Kepplegate 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 Kepplegate 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 Kepplegate 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