L'Arche Preston Moor Fold

L'Arche Community Preston, 3 Moor Park Avenue, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6AS

01772251113

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

5 December 2018

Provider

L'Arche

Beds

6 beds

About L'Arche Preston Moor Fold

L'Arche Preston Moor Fold is a residential care home in Lancashire. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

The care home has made significant improvements since the previous inspection. The environment is now clean and safe, with medicines managed securely according to proper protocols. Governance systems across the service have strengthened considerably.

Staff demonstrate commitment to maintaining high standards of care and safety for residents, with enhanced oversight and management practices now in place to ensure compliance with regulations.

Source: CQC inspection report, 18 January 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PR1 6AS

Registered care categories

Learning 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 18 January 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 5 December 2018.

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

Read L'Arche Preston Moor Fold's CQC record and reports.

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5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting L'Arche Preston Moor Fold, 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 L'Arche Preston Moor Fold, 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 L'Arche Preston Moor Fold'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