Pear Tree House Care Home

Wesham Park Drive, Wesham, Preston, PR4 3EF

01772505010

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Danforth Care No. 1 Limited & Care UK Care Services Limited

Beds

66 beds

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Danforth Care No. 1 Limited, which runs 6 care homes in England: 1 rated Good, 1 Requires Improvement and 4 not yet rated.

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 Pear Tree House Care Home

Pear Tree House is a 66-bed residential care home located in Wesham, Preston, serving the Lancashire area. The home provides care for older people, younger adults with physical disabilities, and individuals living with dementia. It is operated by Danforth Care No.

1 Limited and offers accommodation across multiple care needs, accommodating those requiring support with mobility, daily living activities, and specialist dementia care within a single setting. The home is situated in a residential area of Preston's suburbs, providing access to local amenities while maintaining a community-based environment. As a medium-sized facility, it can support a diverse range of residents with varying care requirements under one roof.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Pear Tree 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 Pear Tree 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 Pear Tree 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