
My wife and I can not fault the care and support from all the staff. The home is clean and tidyJohn W(Husband of Resident/Service User)

The care that my father is receiving is fantastic.Martin J(Son of Resident/Service User)

Everything is good for Mum and staff are fabulous. No problems with any of the care she gets.June C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

My wife and I can not fault the care and support from all the staff. The home is clean and tidyJohn W(Husband of Resident/Service User)

The care that my father is receiving is fantastic.Martin J(Son of Resident/Service User)

Everything is good for Mum and staff are fabulous. No problems with any of the care she gets.June C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Banksfield Care Home is a purpose build 42 bedded home situated in a lovely residential area in Fulwood. It provides nursing care to older people and people living with dementia. The home has recently benefited from a refurbishment to the first floor and is now welcoming new residents.
All care is centred on the individual, with tailored care plans put together to suit personal needs.
Alongside the professional care provided, the...
Care Provided by Banksfield Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 42 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
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- 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
Please note: Fees exclude Funded Nursing Care. Please enquire with the home for full pricing list.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Banksfield Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Banksfield Nursing 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)
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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- We Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Rohan Mathew (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2017
Room Information
- Single Rooms (42)
Parking
- Parking is available on site
Banksfield Nursing Home Reviews (47)
Banksfield Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.889) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Banksfield Nursing Home has 47 reviews.
My mum has settled in wonderfully, and I can see how happy she is and social opportunities available to her. The attention to detail in the care provided is commendable. The staff have really understood mum's presentation which is the reason why we could manage at home. Thank you
What a wonderful 5* review! Thank you very much for your ratings and comments, we appreciate it. Kind regards
I spent a long time looking to get my brother into a care home because I do not live in Preston and he was very sure to keep going at home. But over Christmas, he agreed. The process was stressful, from hospital to locating a care home, but once we found it, everything changed. Banksfield Nursing Home was very helpful from the beginning to the end which, unfortunately, was very short. Admin and manager explained the process and how they operate. The staff seemed happy in their job. We were allowed to bring stuff from home to put in his bedroom and the caretaker put them up without any issues.
Thank you for the honest and kind feedback for Banksfield. We know how stressful the decision-making process can be, especially for our residents and their loved ones. We are so thrilled that you chose Banksfield to help care and support your brother. The team will be delighted to hear your warm words of recognition, thank you again for the review, have a lovely day.
My dad was admitted to Banksfield Nursing Home having been discharged from hospital with terminal cancer. In the relatively short time he has been there, he has been extremely well cared for and looked after. He has actually commented to me 'what a really nice place this is'. Logistically, it could not better as my mum still is at home just 2 minutes away. Overall, I could not be happier with the care he is receiving. He is always clean and tidy. Overall impression has been excellent.
Wow! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review. We appreciate it can be so difficult to place a loved one in care and we are so thrilled we could provide your father with the loving care and support he needs at this difficult time. Our team will be delighted to hear your kind words. Have a lovely day and hope to see you visiting us again soon.
The home is clean and tidy always.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. It is always lovely to receive such wonderful feedback about the home and all the team. I will share your comments with all the team.
Mother's unusual food requests are met with helpful suggestions varying an already excellent menu.
All visitors are met with a smiling welcome and hospitality. My 94-year-old father is helped to book his taxis for his travel home. He visits at least 4 times a week.
Her room is bright and cheerful with her own things brought in to make her more comfortable.
Nursing care is ongoing but any extra help with pain relief etc is prompt and efficient.
Mum's stay at Banksfield started on a discharge to assess but has turned out to be serendipitous. A perfect match for her needs and comfort.
Thank you for the lovely review and wonderful comments about the home and the team. We are pleased to hear that the home is a perfect match for her needs and comfort. I will share your lovely review with all the team.
The care that my father is receiving is fantastic. The staff obviously look after the residents with care and compassion. Dad is always clean, tidy and happy and the improvement since he became a resident here is remarkable. The high quality of care is also extended to family and friends of the residents who are made to feel extremely welcome and it is an absolute joy to go and visit Dad here.
I feel that it is a large family and the staff and management look after me perfectly.
Thank you for submitting a review. It is lovely that you feel you are part of a large family at Banksfield which is what we strive to achieve for residents and their families. I will share your comments with the team.
Everything is good for Mum and staff are fabulous. No problems with any of the care she gets.
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. It is wonderful to hear how pleased you are with the care your mum receives from our fabulous staff and the five stars you have rated the home in all areas, which is great. I will share your comments with all the team.
Been very happy since I arrived. Lots going on, gardening and activities. Room is comfortable and staff are friendly and helpful.
Thank you for your review. It is always lovely to hear from residents living in the home about their life and experiences. We are pleased to hear how happy you have been since arriving at Banksfield and that the staff are friendly and helpful. I will share your comments with the team.
Very happy with his care at this home.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review for Banksfield Nursing Home. It is wonderful to hear how much your husband has improved since moving to the home which is a great attribute to the kind and caring staff who get to know residents to ensure they deliver person-centred care and support. I will share your comments with all the team.
Having moved here in July 2022., I was made very welcome from day one, the building is warm and modern You are made to feel at home immediately. The home is in a very pleasant area of Preston.
Thank you for your lovely review, it is always wonderful to receive such positive reviews from residents. It a great to hear how happy and well-cared for you are. I will share your comments with the team.
After going into special measures last year, the new manager and area manager seem committed to raising standards, they have moved the Dementia unit downstairs which I think is so much better for the residents. The staff when I visit seem very caring to my husband and me, especially now they are trying to recruit permanent staff.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at Banksfield. We're happy we could meet your expectations!
My mother has been a resident at Banksfield Nursing Home for approximately four years. In that time I have not had any major cause for complaint and have mostly been satisfied with the way that she has been looked after. The staff are very caring and seem to have the residents best interests at heart. I think that the recent change in management has made a noticeable improvement as well.
Reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care.
Kindly,
Banksfield Team
Please, please restore all the activities. Quite a few items have gone missing, clothes etc.
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Mum is 80 and needed to be discharged from hospital into a setting where her nursing and care needs arising from a sudden deterioration in her Dementia and Alzheimer's could be properly assessed under the NHS discharge to assess process. As she needed an EMI setting there were few options and we were under pressure from the hospital to agree to a placement. A desktop review of Banksfield didn't look promising as it is rated as requiring improvement, but as soon as I walked through the door my doubts began to recede. My sister and I agreed to her being discharged to Banksfield and we're very happy with the decision. There is still work to be done at Banksfield and we have seen CQC inspectors on several occasions, but the attitude of all the staff and the senior management team towards providing the best possible care have impressed us and they are working hard to fix the remaining issues. The care mum has received has been excellent, far better than the current CQC rating would suggest.
Thank you for your positive review, we truly appreciate the trust you place in us! We are currently working hard to improve our CQC rating so it can reflect our loving and caring team.
Kindly,Banksfield Nursing Team
Not very happy with the care my sister is receiving. She has dementia and is not being well cared for to a good standard. Since March 2020 she has had nearly all clothing and toiletries taken, plus photo frames that reminded her of the family. We are putting names on her belongings but still, things are being taken. Also, she needs a hairdresser plus a chiropodist. If we had to mark the home out of ten, I'm sorry but it would of be two.
Dear A J,
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We are so sorry we fell short of expectations from our usual high standards.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable to help us keep training our teams to deliver the excellent customer service we strive for. Please contact us, we...
My experience is that the staff are caring and helpful and are really concerned about the wellbeing of the residents. They have a difficult job to do, one that many of us would struggle to do. They deserve our respect and admiration. Some things in any residential home require resources, i.e. money, to improve. As a society, we need to decide what our priorities are. Residential care should be a priority for the UK government.
Thank you for your positive review. We really appreciate you taking the time out to leave a review about our home. We hope to continue to reach your expectations of the service we provide.
A very welcoming care home which made great aunts last month very comfortable. All the staff were very welcoming and had a high priority for patent dignity. They managed to get her out of bed and into the communal room on several occasions which really lifted her spirits we can't thank Banksfield enough for their support and help through everything. I would highly recommend here to anyone in need of care.
Only there for five short weeks but was cared for by lovely staff and treated as though I was a member of a family.
The management and staff made us feel welcome at every visit and nothing was too much trouble.
I would recommend this care home to anybody requiring nursing care, it is well lead with excellent staff.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 14 December 2022Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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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Meet the Team (1)

I’m Rohan, the Manager of Banksfield Nursing Home, with over 14 years of experience in Health and Social Care, spanning clinical practice, leadership, and service development. This role marks another meaningful step in my journey to deliver person-centred care and high standards of governance in the sector.
My professional path began in 2008 as a Registered Nurse at one of the world’s leading neuro research hospitals, following the completion of my Honours Degree in Nursing. That foundational experience sparked a deep commitment to clinical excellence and professional development.
A Postgraduate Degree in International Health Management at St. Patrick’s College, London, helped broaden my perspective, allowing me to combine frontline care with a strong understanding of operational leadership. From there, I transitioned into increasingly senior roles within both the NHS and the private sector, including Clinical Lead, Deputy Manager, and Home Manager.
At the heart of my leadership philosophy is a belief in compassionate, safe, and responsive care. I take pride in supporting staff development, improving service outcomes, and building trust with residents, families, and external stakeholders alike.
What excites me most about this new role is the opportunity to contribute to the We Care Group’s vision for excellence, delivering care that is not only clinically robust but deeply person-centred. The Group’s emphasis on staff development, innovation, and service improvement aligns perfectly with my own leadership style and aspirations.
Having led services through both challenges and transformation, I look forward to building on the existing strengths at Banksfield, creating a safe, supportive environment where both residents and staff can thrive. My commitment is to uphold the highest standards of governance, care quality, and team engagement, with transparency and compassion at the core of everything we do.
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