Preston Private Nursing Home

Midgery Lane, Fulwood, Preston PR2 9SX
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  • Preston Private Nursing Home, Preston
Preston Private is a purpose-built care home on a single level with 101 bedrooms. The home overlooks beautifully landscaped gardens for enjoyment and relaxation - all areas are wheelchair accessible. Preston Private comprises of four specialist units:

•        Longsands provides nursing and palliative care.
•        Durton and Ladywell provide residential care.
•        Ferny is a residential unit for those living with dementia.

Preston Private understands that it can be stressful and at times challenging to find the right care home for yourself or a loved one.

The highest standards of person centred care are delivered within a safe, comfortable and homely environment.

Dedicated and experienced colleagues ensure that individual’s health, care and social needs are met.

All colleagues have been recruited for their values, attitudes and empathetic skills, along with their commitment to working with older people. Colleagues include:

•        A Registered Manager
•        Deputy Manager/Clinical Lead.
•        An Administration Manager.
•        Administration Support Manager.
•        An experienced Nursing Team.
•        Unit Leads, Senior Care Assistants and Healthcare Assistants
•        A Kitchen Team led by an experienced Chef.
•        Activity and Social Events Team.
•        Housekeeping and Maintenance Teams.

Preston Private is a place that people are proud to call home. Every aspect of Preston Private contributes to the quality of daily life for those who live or stay in the home, this includes:

•        Dedicated experienced, skilled and highly trained colleagues.
•        A friendly welcoming environment.
•        Personalised and homely bedrooms.
•        Recently refurbished lounge and dining areas – décor chosen by those who live here.
•        Dedicated GPs, Nurse Practitioner and Team offer full health care support.
•        Visits from other Health Professionals include District Nurse Team, Hospice, Dietician and SALT.
•        An on-site Hair Salon.

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Care Provided by Preston Private Nursing Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 106 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Julie Gaskell (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (106)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Preston Private Nursing Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £1,230 – £1,337
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,230 – £1,230
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,337 – £1,572
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,230 – £1,337
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,230 – £1,230
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,337 – £1,572

  • Preston Private is able to offer a selection of rooms.
    Standard Rooms do not have a TOP UP.
    Luxury Rooms TOP UP starts at £40.00 per week.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Preston Private Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Preston Private Nursing Home Reviews (73)

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Preston Private Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.843) out of 10, based on 57 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Preston Private Nursing Home has 73 reviews.

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Review from D H (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It would be hard to find a better care home. The staff are amazing, caring, compassionate and friendly. There is always time for a chat even when extremely busy. My dad has been looked after so well and time was taken when he just wanted to have someone to hold his hand. Even now at the end of dads
life they have been so kind to me.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

Thankyou for your lovely comments they are much appreciated.I will make sure that our colleagues get a copy of this.


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Review from L F (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum arrived at Preston Private care home in January 2025 following time in hospital. The staff made Mum very welcome and family too. Physically they got more mobile from being bedridden to a wheelchair and taking part in activities and stimulated during the day enabling full sleep at night. Sadly
she passed away on 26th February 2025 but during her time in the home she was cared for lovingly and the team were great support to family.
Recently completed feedback on Preston Private care home the team on Ferny ward were brilliant in their care and support for Mum and family. Mum faded away through the frailty in old age so never really ate anything which is why I can't comment on food or VFM. They managed to get Mum a little more mobile and up in the day room. Really felt Mum was in a lovely cuddle during her time there.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely comments.They will mean a lot to the team.


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Review from C C (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum stayed at Preston Private in respite following a stroke. I cannot praise the team there enough for the exceptional care that she received during her stay. From the senior team, to the fabulous cooks, meticulous cleaners and amazing carers- they all work so hard to make sure the residents get
the best care. It was peace of mind to know that mum was safe and very well cared for whilst she started her recovery. A huge thank you to everyone there!

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

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Review from Jean T (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care my mum received at Preston Private was excellent. The management and her team on Ladywell are so caring. Not only looked after my mum but the family as well.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely comments. The team will really appreciate the positive feedback.


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Review from A S (Son of Resident) published on 14 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother is 95 years of age and has been a resident for about 18 months and is very happy with the care she has received, she often says I'm so glad you picked this home, I wouldn't like to be anywhere else but here. All the staff, cleaners, nurses and everyone connected with the home are all excellent.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely comments. I will enjoy sharing them with the team.


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Review from C T (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you for everything, gave my nanna the best care. Nothing was too much hassle. Lots of smiles and a great all round experience.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

Thank you for your positive comments - I will enjoy sharing them with the team.


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Review from Steven M (Son of Resident) published on 31 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum is very happy in the home.
The staff are all very nice and caring. I am very happy we chose Preston Private.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

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Review from Janet H (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy how Mum has settled well into her new home staff are brilliant and always communicate always, well impressed with everything.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

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Review from A N (Niece of Resident) published on 30 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been away for 9 weeks and whilst away my uncle had a fall. He was taken very good care of and is now fit and well again. The staff give me complete confidence in their caring ways, making my uncle very happy and content. Nothing is too much trouble and any concerns I may have are quickly addressed.
My mum spent 6 years at Preston Private Nursing Home and was not the easiest to deal with but even she was at her happiest whilst living at this care home. I just want to say thank you to all the staff.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

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Review from Gary H (Son of Resident) published on 30 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are really helpful and friendly, nothing is too much trouble.
Really happy for my dad here, he is very comfortable.
Thank you.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

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Review from Steven B (Son of Resident) published on 17 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a great place and the family can now rest and be assured my father is being well looked after and cared for.
He is now in a safe and caring place with great facilities.
The staff always have time and patience for chats and putting your mind at rest regarding any issues or even a question regarding
my father.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely comments - it will mean a lot to our team to have this positive feedback.


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Review from Amanda B (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always very attentive and caring, very clean too and everyone always has a warm welcome and smiling. Mom is always well looked after and enjoys all the activities and singing with everyone. There is always someone to help her and make her feel better.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

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Review from K M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since moving into Preston Private, my Grandmother has improved massively. She is very happy here and is extremely well cared for. All staff are incredible people who care very much about what they do.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been in the home since March 2023. She has been settled in the home and treated with dignity. She likes the staff.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

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Review from H B (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely place for Mum, with excellent staff looking after her.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

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Review from B J (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum is very happy living here. The management are very approachable and very friendly. The head nurses are also very approachable and friendly and the team leader. The care staff are very caring and friendly. They always talk to Mum and call her by her name which is important to me and to Mum. The housekeeping
staff are also wonderful plus the admin ladies, overall I am very impressed with Mum's care.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

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Review from K J (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mum has been a resident at Preston Care Home since March 20213. She has settled well and has always been treated with respect and dignity. She has built up a very good rapport with the carers in her unit.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

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Review from D L (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mother has been at Present Private for more than 5 years and I couldn't be happier with her care. The staff are brilliant and there is a very good atmosphere.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

Thankyou for your lovely review. I know it will mean a lot to our team.


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Review from J R (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care my Dad has received since moving him to Preston Private has been second to none, the staff explained everything to us from day one and are always happy to listen and address any concerns which have been minimal.
All the staff have been fantastic, other establishments should really take note
of what PP are doing.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

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Review from A L (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 17 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Father-in-law seems very settled in the nursing home.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.843)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.843) out of 10 for Preston Private Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 57 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 57 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.843 for Preston Private Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (579 Excellents x 5) + (86 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 675 Ratings = 4.843

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Preston Private Nursing Home is based on 57 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 106 registered maximum number of service users is 21.2, which has been reached with 57 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (3)

Julie

Julie Gaskell

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 2019

Meet Julie Gaskell - Registered Manager at Preston Private


Julie has been the Registered Manager at Preston Private since 2019. She qualified as a nurse in 1986 and has gained extensive experience working in a variety of settings across the NHS and private sectors.


Throughout her career, Julie has approached every role with dedication and enthusiasm, always striving to provide exceptional care.


Julie is passionate about leading by example and nurturing her team to grow, learn, and adapt. She believes that listening and paying attention to detail are vital qualities that have contributed to her career progression. Her focus has always been on putting the needs of the residents first, ensuring their lived experiences are enriched through therapeutic activities and opportunities to access the community.


A strong advocate for quality care, Julie maintains high standards through careful monitoring, observation, and regular auditing. Her creativity and adaptability enable her to embrace change effectively, which is essential in an ever-evolving sector.


Julie is committed to fostering a positive environment where both residents and colleagues feel supported and valued. She is a skilled communicator, an organized and efficient leader, and has a proven ability to motivate and inspire her team. Her approach ensures that Preston Private remains a place where quality care and compassion are always at the forefront.


Mohammed Salim

Mohammed Salim Pachakunnath

Job Title: Team Leader

Joined: 2022

Meet Mohammed (Mo) – Team Leader at Preston Private.


Mohammed, fondly known as Mo, has been an integral part of Preston Private since joining in 2022. Over the years, Mo has excelled in various roles, showcasing his versatility and commitment to providing exceptional care. Starting as a Night Manager, Mo progressed to become a Unit Lead in residential units and now serves as a Team Leader. His dynamic approach and dedication ensure that you can find him actively working across different units, supporting both residents and staff with his expertise.


Mo’s outstanding contributions were recognized in 2023 when he was honoured with the "Your Care Provider Regional Employee of the Year" award.


With a strong academic background, Mo holds a Master’s in Business Administration, a Bachelor’s in Psychology, and a Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care. His passion for continuous learning is evident in his additional qualifications as a Train the Trainer for Moving and Handling and Fire Marshal.
Mo has a wealth of experience in dementia care and residential care settings, Mo plays an important role in making sure residents receive the best possible care.


Tracy

Tracy McDermot

Job Title: Admin support Manager

Meet Tracy McDermott


Tracy McDermott is the Admin Support Manager at Preston Private, bringing over 30 years of invaluable experience in the care sector. Passionate about her role, Tracy is dedicated to ensuring a safe and efficient recruitment process while supporting the ongoing learning and development of the staff.


In recognition of her hard work and excellence, Tracy was awarded Employee of the Year 2024. Her commitment to creating a welcoming and happy environment is evident in everything she does.


Tracy’s focus is on fostering a strong sense of belonging for staff, residents, and visitors alike. She plays a vital role in ensuring that Preston Private remains a place where people feel valued, supported, and truly at home.


Frequently Asked Questions about Preston Private Nursing Home

What types of Care is Preston Private Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Physical Disability & Sensory Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Preston Private Nursing Home provide?

Palliative Care, Day Care, Convalescent Care, Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Preston Private Nursing Home have?

There are 106 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Preston Private Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Preston Private Nursing Home to the centre of Preston?

2.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.