Oxford House Residential Home

258 Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9QB

01772713503

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

9 February 2022

Provider

J.T. Care Homes Limited

Beds

24 beds

About Oxford House Residential Home

Oxford House Residential Home is a residential care home in Lancashire, providing personal care and accommodation for older adults. The findings below set out what the CQC found on its most recent inspection.

Oxford House accommodates up to 24 older people, with 18 residents living there at the time of inspection. The home provides personal care and accommodation for older adults.

Staff demonstrated strong infection prevention and control practices, remaining vigilant and consistent in following government guidance. The provider maintained regular communication with staff and the registered manager about evolving government guidelines, ensuring the team stayed informed and could effectively mitigate potential health risks.

Source: CQC inspection report, 2 March 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 24 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PR2 9QB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 24 April 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 February 2022.

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

Read Oxford House Residential Home'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 Oxford House Residential 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 Oxford House Residential 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 Oxford House Residential 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