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Willowbrooke Residential Care Home
1/3 Todd Lane South, Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancashire PR5 5XD

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Care Provided by Willowbrooke Residential Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 19 Service Users
Dementia Care Types Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we Define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we Define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
- Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1,030
- Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1,305
Fees are a baseline figure and are subject to change depending on the Room size/Facilities.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
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Local Authority - NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Willowbrooke Residential Home Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Catherine Whitehead (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2015
Room Information
- Single Rooms (19)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome to visit anytime that is suitable for the resident.
Parking
- Off road parking available
Willowbrooke Residential Care Home Reviews (49)
Willowbrooke Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.313) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Willowbrooke Residential Care Home has 49 reviews.
Sadly our Mother died at Willowbrooke this January. The care she received was extraordinarily good; it really was home. One of the best decision we ever made; was placing Mum at Willowbrooke.
My aunt spent almost 4 years in the care of the excellent staff at Willowbrooke. She was partially blind, but she could walk to the bathroom with a little help and she was encouraged to walk. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. The carers, cooks and cleaners, they all treated her with kindness and dignity, she considered herself to be a very lucky lady. The staff at Willowbrook gave my aunt far more than what money can buy, she felt loved and like one of a family. I could not recommend the care home more highly than I do, a wonderful caring residential home and I cannot thank all of them enough.
Our lovely mum recently passed away at Willowbrooke Care home. During the 11 months that she was a resident, she received amazing love and care from all the staff. We cannot praise Willowbrooke enough for their dedication, care, respect, hard work, but most of all love. They all treated our mum as if she was their own and cared for us as a family with such compassion from the moment she arrived, to her passing, funeral and afterwards. We will be always grateful that we found Willowbrooke, as it made the last year of our mum's life more bearable. Thank you.
My mum has received excellent care at Willowbrooke. When she moved in, she soon settled and was made to feel welcome and safe by the staff. On visiting, I have always found the rooms to be in excellent condition, clean and tidy. Mum has enjoyed all her meals and the entertainment and activities provided. Both my mum and our family have always found the staff to be professional yet friendly, putting Mums happiness and welfare first. Compared to other care homes we have seen, Willowbrooke offers so much more and we were able to feel confident that Mum was in the best place possible for her needs. I would have no hesitation in recommending the services of Willowbrooke Care Home for either long term or short term care.
A lovely welcoming Care Home. Staff cannot be faulted on the treatment of the residents. Plenty of activities if the residents want to join in or can just sit quietly in the lounge.
Mum enjoyed her stay and the food was good. This level of care and attention to detail has been something we have struggled to find in other care homes for respite care.
On collecting Mum, she had maintained her strength and was clean and well.
We would definitely use and recommend again.
My Mum lived at Willowbrooke for almost three years. The care she received was excellent and the compassion shown both to her and the family during her last months was outstanding.
Friendly, welcoming home with a relaxed atmosphere. The staff are always friendly and professional. Excellent amenities and activities provided and residents are encouraged to participate as much as they wish to. My Uncle told me on several occasions how happy he was living at Willowbrooke.
I have been in the home and it is very good. I will ring up next year to see if I can get in the home again.
Our cousin lived at Willowbrooke for two and a half years and was very happy and settled there.
During the last few days of her life - she was nursed by the staff with a huge amount of love, skill and dedication. They went above and beyond their call of duty and it was humbling to witness.
We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the manager and her superb team for taking such good care of not only our relative but also the family too - always a hot drink on offer and food if needed - we felt loved and cared for too.
What a wonderful team.
My uncle received the best care he could. The staff were kind, considerate and helpful at all times.
My mum lived in Willowbrooke from December 2015 to December 2017. She was very happy living there. Everything is really good at Willowbrooke, the staff, ambience, cleanliness, facilities food and activities. I think the size and situation is perfect, very homely and beautifully decorated. Sadly my mum died in December 2017 but the care and respect she and us received as a family was excellent. We virtually lived at the home the last week of her life and were given meals, a room and allowed showers. She was 93 years old and died peacefully. I was with her.
My mum came to Willowbrooke for three years respite. I couldn't have wished for a better place. The staff were so kind and friendly and I knew instantly my mum was going to be really well looked after. Nothing was too much trouble. The home is exceptionally clean and the food was wonderful. Everyone made me and my family welcome when visiting.
After reading about Willowbrooke on the CQC website, I would not have entertained it but as I was passing, decided to go in and have a look. As a family, we were greeted very warmly but the management and staff found them all very friendly and helpful. Speaking to the residents, it was made clear to me that there were looked after like a member of their own family. The room are not large but have plenty of room for all you need. As for the food and rest of the facilities and care I cannot fault the home.
Mum is very happy there and we are so glad we went to have a look as it proves you cannot go by website alone.
My Gran has been at Willowbrooke for 5 months now and my initial reservations of her going in a home have certainly not been met. What a lovely place. The staff are fantastic, welcoming and caring and have only had excellent dealings with management. I visit often at varying times of the day and always felt welcome, it's like home. They have an events lady so the residents get involved in craft activities and when the weather allows a bit of outdoor planting. My gran has had days out and enjoys the fun days that are held every few months especially the Elvis impersonator. There is a chef so always lovely home cooked food none of the paste sandwiches that some care homes provide, have even enjoyed a lovely homemade cake myself. My gran's rooms is lovely and always well kept and very clean. The home always feels safe and secure which I feel is paramount and the level of care and dignity received is exceptional. Hopefully, my Gran will be at Willowbrooke for a long time so I can carry on visiting.
My mother moved into the care home in June after having several falls in her own home. She was happy there from the very first day. All the staff have been excellent ensuring that her needs have been met at all times. She has mascular degeneration and hearing impairments so needed more help than maybe some of the other residents. She enjoyed the company and all the activities, even though she was 102 she was always encouraged to join in. Food played a big part of her life although her appetite was small and even when she was on end of life care she chef ensured her nutritional needs were met.
My wife was admitted to be looked after because I couldn't. She is 86 years of age and cannot walk without a frame the management and staff are all very good (excellent) and attend to all her needs. The home is excellent and my wife of 60 years married is very well looked after. Her room is excellent and she wants for nothing. Staff and management cannot be praised enough.
The staff at the home are fabulous and very caring. I have visited many care homes in the past and this is exceptional.
My mother is a resident at Willowbrook. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The place is spotless and well kept/run. It's more like a little boutique hotel than a care home. I am happy that my mum is well cared for and safe.
Mum has been at Willowbrooke for 8 weeks having moved from another care home. The change in Mum is remarkable. Her legs which were very swollen are very much better, and having been discharged from hospital in a wheelchair she is now managing to walk short distances with her zimmer. She socialises with other residents and has settled in very well. This is due entirely to the friendly, welcoming and caring staff. Nothing is too much trouble for them. The home is beautifully decorated, has a warm, friendly atmosphere and is spotlessly clean. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Willowbrooke. I live abroad so can't visit Mum on a weekly basis and it is very reassuring to know that she is being so well looked after.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 October 2025- Caring Good
- Effective Good
- Responsive Good
- Safe Good
- Well-led Good
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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