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.

Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 106 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • 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

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1316 – £1430
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1316 – £1316
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1684 – £1684
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1316 – £1430
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1316 – £1316
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1684 – £1684

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.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Julie Gaskell (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (106)

Preston Private Nursing Home Reviews (82)

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Preston Private Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.888) out of 10, based on 64 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Preston Private Nursing Home has 82 reviews.

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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

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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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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.

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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

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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.

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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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care my Mother is receiving is excellent. If there are any problems with Mum it is told to me or my Brother on the day.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Mamager at Preston Private Nursing Home

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent service. Very caring.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very clean. The staff are very helpful.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very warm and friendly, good staff.
Care and management are very good.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad very well looked after, comfortable and staff very friendly and compassionate. Facilities very good. Management and staff are really good, they have good knowledge about my dad's needs. We are very happy with care and support.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My nana has been in this care home for nearly 2 years now and she has honestly never been happier, she's back to her old loving self even though she has dementia. She loves it in here and the staff are so good with her. The staff are nice, caring and honestly, I couldn't imagine my nana anywhere else.
There's such a loving welcoming feel around the care home.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are all ok.
Looked after well.
No problems at all.
Management and nurses are all very good.

Reply from Julie Gaskell, Manager at Preston Private Nursing Home

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My godmother was in this nursing home for a short time for palliative care. From the time she arrived, she has been cared for wonderfully, with compassion and dignity. Sadly she passed away peacefully. The staff were excellent and so kind. They kept me informed at all times and extremely flexible, such
a lovely feel around the home, such a light and airy feel. So glad that her last days were in such a lovely place.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.888)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.888) 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 4.9 out of 5 from 64 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 64 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 4.888 for Preston Private Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (680 Excellents x 5) + (69 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 757 Ratings = 4.888

  • 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 64 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 64 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 (7)

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.

Abigail

Abigail Sengwe-Ushe

Job Title: Deputy Manager/Clinical Lead

Joined: 2004

Meet Abigail Sengwe-Ushe (Deputy Manager/ Clinical Lead)


Abigail is a qualified registered nurse and midwife with over 30 years of nursing experience. Joined Preston Private in 2004 as a registered general nurse. Worked her way up to Unit Lead and embraced the Deputy Manager and Clinical Lead role from 2020 to date. Abigail has a passion for delivering exceptional service.


She strives to ensure the effective delivery of highly holistic person-centred care in a safe environment.


Abigail’s expertise in managing diverse teams, coupled with a compassionate approach, helps foster a warm, supportive environment where both residents and colleagues thrive. Our team at Preston Private is committed to continuous improvement and works tirelessly to uphold our values and maintain a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for everyone.

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.

Jackie

Jackie Barnfather

Job Title: Unit Lead

Joined: 2011

Jackie is the dedicated Unit Lead at the Durton Unit and a valued member of our care home team. With an impressive 46 years of experience in the care sector, Jackie brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and leadership to her role. She began her journey with our care home in 2011, joining initially in a senior role before progressing to her current position as Unit Lead, thanks to her hard work, commitment, and natural leadership abilities.


Jackie holds a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, which underpins her hands-on approach and deep understanding of person-centred care. Her passion for supporting residents is evident in everything she does. She is known for her cheerful personality and is always seen engaging warmly with staff, residents, and their families. Her approachable nature and friendly demeanour help create a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone in the home.


Over the years, Jackie has become not only a respected leader but also a mentor to many staff members. She believes in team collaboration, open communication, and continuous improvement in care delivery. Her passion for elderly care shines through in her everyday work, and she remains as enthusiastic and committed as ever to enhancing the quality of life for all residents.


We are proud to have Jackie as part of our team — a true role model whose dedication and positivity continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those she cares for.

Mariciel

Mariciel Santos

Job Title: RGN unit lead

Joined: 2002

Meet Mariciel – Unit Lead (RGN), Longsands Nursing Unit.


Mariciel is the highly skilled and compassionate Unit Lead (Registered General Nurse) at the Longsands Nursing Unit. She has been a cornerstone of our care home since 2002, bringing over two decades of dedicated service and leadership in nursing.


Mariciel holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, which she completed before gaining valuable experience in Jordan and other healthcare settings. Her international background has enriched her clinical skills and given her a broad perspective on delivering person-centred care in diverse environments.


Since joining our team, Mariciel has continually demonstrated her commitment to professional growth and high standards of care. She has successfully completed her Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care, equipping her with advanced knowledge in leadership, management, and care delivery.


Mariciel is known for her strong clinical background, calm presence, and ability to lead her team with confidence and compassion. She takes great pride in mentoring staff, supporting residents, and fostering a collaborative environment within the nursing unit. Her dedication to excellence and her warm, approachable nature have earned her the respect of colleagues, residents, and families alike.


We are proud to have Mariciel as part of our leadership team — a passionate nurse whose experience and empathy continue to make a lasting impact on everyone she cares for.

Lisa

Lisa Patterson

Job Title: Unit Lead

Joined: 2016

Meet Lisa – Unit Lead, Ladywell Residential Unit


I began my journey in the care sector in 2016 as a Care Assistant, driven by a desire to make a difference in the lives of others. After gaining valuable hands-on experience, I completed my Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care and progressed to the role of Senior Carer on the Ferny Unit (Dementia Unit). My passion for care and leadership naturally led me to being promoted to Unit Lead.


In 2022, I broadened my professional experience by working for the NHS for 12 months. This period greatly enhanced my clinical knowledge and gave me a deeper understanding of care within a wider healthcare context. Upon returning to Preston Private, I was proud to help support the opening of the high-needs residential Ladywell Unit as a Senior, and shortly after, I was given the opportunity to step into the role of Unit Lead, a position I genuinely love and take pride in.


I am passionate about delivering excellent, person-centred care to our residents and strive to create a warm, supportive environment for both residents and their families, especially during difficult times when important decisions need to be made.


Being a part of the Preston Private team means everything to me. I am committed to continuous learning, leading by example, and ensuring every resident receives the respect, dignity, and quality of life they deserve.

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