
Sherwood Lodge were amazing from the first assessment to the last dayToni E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Sherwood Lodge were amazing from the first assessment to the last dayToni E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Sherwood Lodge makes the most of pleasant grounds and a versatile interior to provide top quality nursing and residential care, with professionals available round-the-clock and also skilled in care and support for physical disabilities and dementia.
A committed team work hard to ensure that all services and activities are tailored towards residents' likes and dislikes while allowing them to make the most of a relaxed and homely atmosphere.
All staff are carefully...
Care Provided by Barchester Sherwood Lodge Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 49 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Sherwood Lodge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Sherwood Lodge Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Tracy Catterell (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2004
Room Information
- Single Rooms (47)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
Barchester Sherwood Lodge Care Home Reviews (64)
Barchester Sherwood Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.573) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Sherwood Lodge Care Home has 64 reviews.
Everyone from from Tracy, Dawn & Louise as well as every other staff member has been so helpful and made it all about what Dad needs and more to the point, what he would like!
A small but typical example of the atmosphere & care was that yesterday evening 2 of Dads grandsons & a great grandson visited. Staff came to assist in getting ready for bed, saw the family and were totally accomodating, making them feel welcome and reassuring them they would come back whenever the visitors left. No pressure to get the job done! Small but important things.
Ive worked my whole professional life in adult social care so I feel very well qualified and experienced to offer feedback . Thank you all so much.
Thank you so much for your kind review and we are so happy you found the admission process seamless. I will share your kind words with the team.
My aunt was extremely happy with her stay, and, she is very fussy.
Emergency, last minute admission due to me going away, manager came very promptly & she was admitted the same day.
She has improved with her mobility thankfully.
Thank you for your review and kind words and we are extremely happy your Aunt enjoyed her stay with us. I will pass on your feedback to the staff team.
We were always made welcome and I always felt the residents and their relatives were treated as part of a big family. The staff are second to none - from the carers to the housekeepers, from the management to the maintenance team, from the admin staff to the catering team, nothing was too much trouble.
Sadly dad passed away in the home at the end of February but the care he received and the dignity with which he was treated was outstanding. We were able to spend his last days and nights with him as a family and what a comfort that was.
Your appreciation will be passed on to the entire team at Sherwood Lodge.
We are grateful to you all in the short space of time (1 wk or so) I was made to feel mum had been there a while as staff are so kind. Thank you.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a lovely review. We are so pleased you and your lovely mum felt so welcomed in to our home and supported. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
My mum came in for respite for 2 weeks. We found Sherwood to be excellent in every way, from the cleanliness, to the friendly staff, we felt like nothing was too much trouble. I could highly recommend Sherwood. We would definitely use again in the future.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a positive review and kind words. I shall pass this on to the team. We look forward to seeing you again in the future
I count myself so lucky to have found Sherwood Lodge Care Home. She stayed there for 2 weeks. It was a superb discovery.
She received top service from all the staff who kept her well fed and very clean. They also ensured that she received her many medications and that her Type 2 diabetes was controlled and monitored correctly.
I must also mention the excellent craft activities that are offered.
All aspects of care are well covered.
I have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone in similar circumstances.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our service and give such lovely feedback. I will most certainly pass on your kind words to the team. I am so pleased your lovely wife enjoyed her stay and we hope to see you a gain. We will certainly keep your informed of future activities so you can continue to visit to take part in these.
The care and nursing given to our relative was excellent.All members of staff superb,very welcoming and very attentive to all the residents.The home was always spotlessly clean with beautiful furnishings throughout.Our relative had been a resident for several years,and we had no worries or concerns at all within this time.We were kept informed of the wellbeing and any medical issues promptly and with all medical issues needed.
Thank you for your kind review. We are so happy that your and your relatives experience of our home and care was so positive.
Mum spent a brief time at the end of her life at Sherwood Lodge and her care was excellent. Mum was included and supported in settling in. Professional, caring and felt like family, not just for mum but for us too. The care, respect and dignity afforded to us all during mums last days will stay with me forever. I can't recommend this home enough.
Thank you so much for your kind words. As a home we are so pleased that your Mum, as well as yourselves as a family felt supported. We pride ourselves on our family feel and we are so glad that you all felt that within our home. Thank you.
Rooms very basic but some do have ensuite toilet but feel money needs invested to modernise and upgrade facilities. Think a TV and small fridge could be included for respite care.
Thank you for your review , we are really pleased to hear you was happy with the care we provided for your Uncle. I will pass on your feedback to the team and we hope to see you again in the future.
The staff have been incredibly welcoming, polite, and genuinely caring in their approach, which has made a big difference to both my dad and our family. He enjoys most of the meals, and we are especially impressed by how efficiently everything is managed - even down to how quickly his washing is turned around!
We feel reassured knowing he is in such good hands and are very grateful to the whole team at Sherwood Lodge.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so happy that you feel our team has made a difference in making the transition in to our care home an reassuring one, for yourselves and Dad.
My stay at Sherwood Lodge was very good and I enjoyed it. I will come again. The only thing I was disappointed with was the quality of the food. For example, steak and apple pies had no pastry, the apple in big chunks. The courgette soup was bland. The fish and chips were good.
Hi Kath, thanks for taking the time to leave your review, we're so glad to hear you enjoyed your respite stay with us at our Sherwood Lodge Care Home, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. We're sorry that you were disappointed with the food at times, and we'll be sure to share your feedback with the home and catering team. Kind regards, Tracy
Always so good, Dad loves every moment - food, entertainment, he loves all of the staff. It's is second home to enjoy.
Thank you for your kind words and review. As a home we love seeing Dad return regularly for his little holiday as he calls it.
Staff are friendly and brilliant with some very challenging residents. They are all very patient in any circumstances. Food good and plentiful, welcoming to visitors.
Thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to leave a review, I will pass this on to all the staff.
All the staff were wonderful with my husband who was reluctant to go into care whilst I had a break being his only carer for the last four years. We visited for lunch after he had returned home and staff asked him how he was and enquired about his cat which made him happy and helps me if I have a break in the future.
Thank you, Patricia, for your wonderful review and kind words. We are so pleased that your husband enjoyed his stay with us and that you both came back for a visit and your complimentary ploughman's lunch together. We hope to see you both again soon and give our love to Charlie the cat. Kind regards, Tracy.
A table was set up away from noise and bustle so we could communicate with my deaf mum without the distraction of background noise.
We were invited to have lunch with my mum and when we offered to pay, the centre manager wouldn't take any money.
All in all, a super visit and I would like to say thank you to all the friendly staff.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you had a lovely lunch with your loved one and visit. I will pass your kind words to the staff teams.
The staff are amazing; they are warm, friendly, and caring and absolutely nothing is too much trouble. The management is always available if necessary, and all the staff truly know Mum!
There are activities every day and feedback via the online page is invaluable for relatives - we see Mum joining in with activities, smiling and enjoying herself!
The food is of a very high standard too; there is a choice at every meal and snacks are available throughout the day.
If we call Sherwood Lodge - at any time of day - the phone is answered and any issues are dealt with immediately; this was a particular problem at her previous two homes, but not now!
I would recommend Sherwood Lodge in a heartbeat.
Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words which I will pass on to all the teams. Your feedback is very important to us and we thank you for taking the time to review our home and the care Mum receives. We are thrilled you and Mum are so happy now.
Excellent care for my mum. She has dementia and Alzheimer’s but is well looked after and cared for. Staff are always happy and show genuine concern and love for the residents. Always plenty of activities taking place to help stimulate the residents.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
After suffering a stroke my Aunty needed 24/7 care in Barchester Sherwood Lodge Care Home. Staff work very hard to make sure that she is treated as an individual maintaining her own set of care needs. Everyone involved in her care is dedicated to enhancing her life as part of the Sherwood family. Due to her stroke our relationship has changed due to her lack of communication skills, There is however a welcoming and listening ear if needed. Staff always answer any queries I have no matter how small which is very reassuring. My aunty and I are encouraged and helped to enjoy activities together. Music with a singer which we both love. Also respecting us when we need time alone together. I've found all of the team support invaluable as it all helps from the professionalism of staff and lovely food. I always look forwards to the cakes and coffee in the cafe area. Also the cleanliness of the home. We can now enjoy and get the most out of our time together. Thank you everyone at Sherwood.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
I have visited a friend who is a resident at Sherwood Lodge Care Home on several occasions. She is very happy with her care and accommodation. I am also very impressed with the building, her room and the members of staff I have met during my visits. The dining room and the menus displayed look excellent. I have also visited several other care homes (not part of the Barchester group) and do consider Sherwood Lodge to be far superior. I would be happy to be a resident there if and when the time comes.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
I can honestly say the manager and staff at Sherwood Lodge Care Home have been brilliant. The kindness and support both myself and my mum have been shown is humbling, to say the least. Her room is clean, homely and comfortable, and my mum is settling in well and clearly cared for which is priceless. I have peace of mind knowing my mum is in the right hands. It's like she's part of a family, the Sherwood family, and I've not felt that before. There are activities daily too which I hope mum will be able to participate in some way.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 April 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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- 11 Jun 2025
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Awards / Recognitions (15)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
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Accreditations
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Meet the Team (8)

Hi, my name is Tracy, and I am the General Manager here at Sherwood Lodge.
I have worked in care since 2000. I started working nights as a Carer, then I had a ten-year break to raise my family. I then went back to work in a home that provided EMI care, before moving on to complete my NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care to become a Senior Carer. I started at Sherwood Lodge in October 2018 in the role of Head of Care. I was later promoted to Deputy Manager, and then recently I was appointed as the General Manager for Sherwood Lodge. I am enjoying every aspect of my new role.

My name is Karen, I am a mother to five children and I have worked at Sherwood Lodge since 2018 starting off as a Care Assistant, progressing to the role of Senior Care Assistant and now Deputy Home Manager which I am really enjoying.
I am dedicated to my job and I take pride in the fact that we make a difference in the lives of our residents. I work closely with all my colleagues and management to ensure that Sherwood Lodge is the best it can be in providing quality care to all our residents.

I am the Head of Maintenance here at Sherwood Lodge and also at Sherwood Court. One of the best things about working in a care environment is that you are helping residents and families and trying to make their lives a little bit easier. Knowing that you make a difference to people's day provides a real sense of achievement.

I have been working at Sherwood Lodge since 2010, starting off as a care assistant, and I am now the head housekeeper. Previous to my work here, I worked in the community as a support worker and, before that, that I worked in the hotel sector. I enjoy my role here at Sherwood Lodge, and I have a strong and reliable team working beside me. Sherwood Lodge is a happy and relaxed place to be and work.

I have worked at Sherwood Lodge since 2008 as the Admin Assistant. I have always worked in administration and office roles since leaving school.
I enjoy my work here at Sherwood Lodge, as everyday offers something different, and I have gained a very close bond with the residents, and enjoy our daily chats.

I started at Sherwood Lodge in November 2022 as a Care Assistant. I previously worked as an Account Manager and decided I needed a change. Deciding to move over to start working in care was the best decision I have made. I was promoted to Senior Carer in April 2023, and am proud to care for our residents to help them enjoy each day.

I originally started at Sherwood Lodge as a member of the Housekeeping team in August 2021, before transferring to the role of Hostess.
I really enjoy my role, as I get to spend quality time with the residents and their families each and every day. My role includes serving breakfast and lunch, to offering refreshments throughout the day and making sure everyone always has a cup of tea and a biscuit to hand. I'm the first port of call for making sure everybody always feels at home.

My name is Maria, and I have been the Activities Coordinator in Sherwood Lodge since June 2025. I moved from Ireland to Scotland to qualify as a Speech and Language Therapist before moving to Preston to follow my career. I spent over 18 months working as an SLT on the stroke wards in Preston and Chorley Hospitals, where I found that chatting to people, planning meaningful activities for each person and organising group activities was the highlight of my job!
I am delighted that these aspects are now the key part of my role here at Sherwood Lodge, and I also get to incorporate so many of my personal interests, such as crafting, music, travelling and crocheting, into my work! I am proud of the rapport I have built with the residents here and the positive energy I bring to the home.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barchester Sherwood Lodge Care Home
What types of Care is Barchester Sherwood Lodge Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Barchester Sherwood Lodge Care Home have?
There are 47 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Barchester Sherwood Lodge Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Barchester Sherwood Lodge Care Home to the centre of Preston?
2.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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