Sherwood Lodge

Sherwood Way, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9GA

01772715077

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

3 March 2021

Provider

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

Beds

49 beds

About Sherwood Lodge

Sherwood Lodge is a residential care home in Lancashire, providing personal care for older adults. Details of its most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Sherwood Lodge provides personal care to 48 people aged 60 and over, with capacity for up to 49 residents. During inspection, staff demonstrated comprehensive processes to minimize risks to residents, visitors, and employees. The home maintains strong infection control procedures and safety protocols that protect all those living and working in the service.

Staff engage warmly with residents and demonstrate a genuine commitment to their wellbeing. Care planning is thorough, with staff showing knowledge of individual needs and preferences. The registered manager and provider work closely to ensure high standards of care are maintained throughout the home, with clear focus on protecting residents' health and dignity.

Source: CQC inspection report, 12 March 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder 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 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: 49 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PR2 9GA

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

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: 3 March 2021.

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

Read Sherwood 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 Sherwood Lodge, 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 Sherwood Lodge, 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 Sherwood 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