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It is the aim of Longton Care Home to provide an excellent standard of care delivered by staff who are qualified and trained to the highest degree within a safe homely environment. Their objective is to encourage independent living for service users so...
Care Provided by Longton Nursing & Residential Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 58 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Hairdressing and chiropody services are not included in weekly fees
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Longton Nursing & Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Longton Nursing & Residential 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
- Gray Care Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Matthew Watson (Matron/Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2006
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (42)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (8)
Visiting
- Encourage visitors 24/7 as Longton believe this is fundamental to an individual's personalised care however, do promote protected meal times and would ask you avoid meal time to encourage nutritional intake.
Parking
- Free Parking on site.
Longton Nursing & Residential Home Reviews (40)
Longton Nursing & Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.369) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Longton Nursing & Residential Home has 40 reviews.
my husband was transfered here from Hospital for end of life care, all the staff were wonderful i cannot thank them enough for the care they gave my husband in his last weeks. Also always asking me if i needed anything and very kind. in the treatment of everyone
Thankyou so much for the lovely review. It really means the world to all of us. I will pass on your comments to the whole staff team.
We have found Longton Nursing a relaxing and happy place. The staff always great every request etc. with a smile and always oblige our every request for any help we may need in the care of John who is quite settled there. The home is very well managed and have plenty of staff always on hand.
Many thanks for your excellent feedback, it is an absolute pleasure to care for our loved one and I am really pleased that you are happy with the care provided. I will pass on your comments to the staff team.
Thank you for all your help in looking after Brian so well.
Thankyou so much for your lovely review and it is an absolute pleasure to look after your loved one. I will certainly pass on your lovely review to the whole staff team
Older (1980's) building so not up to modern room standard but this is more than made up for by quality of care. Staff seem cheerful and helpful most of the time despite often challenging residents. Entertainers most days (even have Alpaca visits).
Many thanks for your kind words, it really is much appreciated, I am really pleased that you are happy with the quality of care that is being delivered at Longton an Nursing home as we do strive to deliver high standards of care for all our residents. I will pass on your comments to the whole staff team.
During the nine months that my husband was a service user, we became part of the Longton Nursing Home family. Staff were caring, efficient and friendly. We were kept well-informed, and consulted when appropriate. Requests were listened to and generally acted upon. I would recommend this home to anyone looking for a place for a loved one.
Thankyou so much for your kind words, it really is appreciated and I will certainly pass this on to the whole staff team.
An overall negative experience I'm afraid over an 11 month stay. The Home is NOT in fact registered to provide (nor skilled up to provide) some of the categories this website says it is - 'Dementia Nursing Care' and 'Advanced / Complex Dementia' being the 2 main examples. My mum is 73, has Alzheimers Dementia, moderate levels of confusion & is still mobile. The home couldn't keep her safe & she managed to leave the building unaccompanied on 10+ occasions. One incident happened because a carer propped open a door that should've been kept on the coded lock at all times. My mum was missing for an hour ; found by the police in the dark & needed hospital treatment for her injuries. Basic protocols initially not being in place resulted in other similar incidents. Add on top of this: meds errors + long delays in getting repairs done (e.g. toilet water leaking into the bedroom carpet for 3 weeks) + clothes & belongings constantly going missing + assessments not being followed up. Depressing.
We've had a wonderful experience with this nursing home. The staff are incredibly attentive, compassionate, and always kept us informed about my dad. It's clear they truly care about the residents, and that peace of mind means everything. Highly recommend.
My father was moved into the care home from hospital due to his care needs, sadly he was only there a week before passing away. I can't praise the home enough for the treatment/care he received in that short time from all the staff. The home facilities, help and communication were excellent and the staff went above and beyond to keep my father comfortable during his last days, the care and attention we received as a family whilst we stayed by the bedside was excellent too, I would not hesitate to recommend Longton Nursing Home to potential residents and families.
Thank you for your wonderful review I will pass this on to all the team.
My aunt became a resident after leaving hospital in early May. She left hospital with a high level of care and nursing needs and these needs were very well met by the manager and her team at Longton Nursing Home. From the start of looking for a place for my aunt, the discussions with the manager about their facilities and nursing principles were very helpful, clear and impressive, which made sending my aunt there an easy decision. Once my aunt was there, she and I found all the staff very attentive, communicative and enthusiastic to help. They were always keen to ensure my aunt and her visitors knew what care she was receiving and ask if there was anything else she needed. My aunt's condition was regularly relayed to me as next of kin, together with suggestions from both the nursing staff and doctors' visits to improve her care plan. I have no hesitation in recommending Longton Nursing Home to potential residents and their families.
Thank you for your review, I will ensure the team is notified and your comments passed on. Kind regards Hayley
Forever grateful.
Thank you for your wonderful review. I will pass your comments on to the whole team.
Our mum/mother-in-law spent her final 6 months at Longton. We were very nervous about her being in such an environment as she had come from a very brief stay at a nearby home which just wasn't suitable. From day 1 we were at ease, the staff were friendly, caring and helpful. We finally felt like we could breathe and the stress of looking after Mum and dealing with her decline vanished. Mum passed away relatively quickly, however, the care and compassion shown by the staff, from the care staff who simply came to make her comfortable and change her position, to the nursing staff who always made sure we were also ok was second to none. We can't thank you enough for everything you did for Mum, as the saying goes ' kindness costs nothing' Mum was the kindest person ever, so it fits she ended her days here.
Thank you, for this lovely review. I will ensure your comments are shared with all of the team.
Friednly and helpful staff all round. Can't fault any part of the care. Thank you.
Thank you for your lovely review, we hope you have settled well back home.
My mother came into your care from the hospital. When my wife and I came to see if this care home was suitable we made our mind up as soon as we walked in that my mother would be happy here. She was in your care for only two weeks. The care that was given to her by all staff was excellent, going beyond what you need to do. Thank you for all the things you have done for her.
Thank you so much for your review, I will ensure the whole team is informed.
My father was a resident for the last six weeks of his life, and at all times, he was treated with kindness and dignity. He could not mobilise independently due to his terminal illness, so the staff ensured he was supported and provided ample opportunities for Dad to be taken into the lounges etc. Dad was a vegetarian, and the chef took extra care to provide Dad with enjoyable, nutritious meals. The staff were all superb, particularly in Dad's final days when his pain was well-managed and he was treated with dignity.
Thank you for your kind review; I will ensure your comments are passed onto the team.
My dad was very happy at the nursing home especially having his own room, as opposed to an overcrowded and noisy ward at the Hospital, this was a godsend and gave him the peace and quiet, and privacy that he needed in his final weeks.
From a family point of view, although visiting Dad was very distressing due to his fast deterioration, Longton Nursing Home was a friendly place, and all the staff from top to bottom, made not only my dad feel welcome, but also all the family. They accommodated multiple visits from the family on a daily basis and also agreed to let his sons stay overnight during the final week of my dad's life, which gave him great comfort with us being there with him.
The Manager was a credit to the home and was extremely kind, caring, and compassionate with Dad and the family.
Thank you for your review, this will be shared with the home and Team.
The manager was fantastic from my first contact and sorted getting my mum moved as fast as possible. All the nurses and all the staff were exceptional in taking care of my mum. I could not have asked for any better.
I would like to thank the manager and all the nurses for their complete care. They all took time to listen to any questions and answer and concerns we had with my mum's cancer. It was a really difficult time but we took comfort in knowing my mum was in the right place with the right care. I cannot express how grateful I am for everything. They are really special people.
We thank them for everything they did.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review, we take pride in our end-of-life care and this includes supporting the loved ones of those also on that journey. May your mum finally be at peace and watch over you both always.
My husband was cared for from 24/11/2023 to 21/04/2024 when he passed away. I can honestly say that all of the staff, right down to the cleaners have been so compassionate, caring and dedicated at whatever level. In today's society which seems to be so vacuous at times, it is heartwarming to receive such kindness and care in very difficult times.
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review; I will be sure to pass on your comments to the whole team.
Mum spent the last 3 years of her life in the loving care of the amazing staff at Longton. She went there during the pandemic and was so well looked after. Everybody was so kind. She found a new family and made friends with other residents and their families. We couldn't have asked for more and we highly recommend Longton. We miss being part of our extended family but the manager and team have kindly invited us to call in and we will!
Thank you for your review, we meant what we said don't be a stranger pop in anytime. We miss you all.
Mum spent her last two months at Longton Nursing & Residential Home and I could not have asked for a more caring and friendly environment. It is all about the care and Mum was treated with dignity, courtesy and a friendly voice at every turn. Access to Mum over the phone was superb, and never too much bother. When visiting it was a pleasure to see Mum happy and talking to people in the communal lounges or enjoying an event - including the wonderful Coronation Party. Everything from admitting Mum, to her final hours was handled exceptionally well and is testimony to a good management team and happy and motivated staff. It is all about the care for your loved ones and Longton Nursing & Residential Home delivered for us. I would not hesitate to recommend the home.
Thank you for your wonderful review Mum was an absolute pleasure to care for and although her stay with us was short she will not be forgotten for her gentle ways, beautiful Scottish accent, and her lovely nature. I will pass this review onto all the staff.
The staff treated our family member with care and compassion and helped make his passing a comforting experience. He was always clean and shaven, and every care was taken to make sure he was warm and comfortable, with all his needs met. I would not hesitate to recommend or use Longton Nursing Home in the future.
Thank you for your very kind review. I will be sure to pass on your comments to the entire team.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Longton Nursing & Residential Home
What types of Care is Longton Nursing & Residential Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Longton Nursing & Residential Home have?
There are 42 Single Rooms and 8 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Longton Nursing & Residential Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public 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 Longton Nursing & Residential Home to the centre of Preston?
4.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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