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The home has a relaxed, homely atmosphere where staff work hard to tailor the care...
Care Provided by Barchester Sherwood Court 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
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 68 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
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent 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
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- 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. For nursing care, Weekly Fee rate will be dependent on personal needs.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Sherwood Court Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Sherwood Court 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
- Liz Brotherton(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2005
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
Barchester Sherwood Court Care Home Reviews (63)
Barchester Sherwood Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.806) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Sherwood Court Care Home has 63 reviews.
Since my wife went into Sherwood she has been well cared for. They provide her with care and dignity even though she is unaware. As a family we could not provide the support my wife needed at home, but Sherwood Court have stepped in and are looking after my wife in a supportive and caring manner.
Thank you for taking the time to review us and I'm happy to hear that your wife is settled in the home. It is always a difficult decision to bring a loved one into a care home and I'm glad you feel she is being well looked after. I will share your comments with our team
Care home and staff second to none for care.
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review, it is always nice to share positive feedback with the team.
The only real criticism is the poor bedrooms, devor and plumbing.
Clothings ie socks disappearing even though they are marked up.
Regarding the rooms, we have commenced a program of refurbishment across the home to ensure that the dcor is...
After a rough few years - mum came here Thank goodness she did. What a wonderful place. This is the best run home I've seen - totally focused on giving their patients the best possible quality of life. Exceptional - Mun's end of life care - we couldn't have asked for more. Every single member of the team - withthout exception, gave mum and us wonderful care. Thank you all - you're amazing.
Thank you for taking the time to review us during a difficult time. I will share the feedback with my team
My mum has been at Sherwood Court for 2 weeks. The nursing home is very comfortable and homely. All the staff are excellent and they are doing their very best to make Mum feel comfortable in her new surroundings. The food is good with a varied choice and the activities team are doing their best to include Mum in all the activities and have taken residents to the illuminations which Mum really enjoyed.
I will share your comments with the team
Staff have been very good with me as I was very worried and upset about my husband and having to put him into care and they helped me to cope with it and he could not be in a better place
Thank you for your review. I am so pleased we were able to support you through the difficult decisions you have had to make. 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.
My mother is in Barchester Sherwood Court, earlier this year my mother in law was cared for here. After having been in 5 care homes in Preston, this is undoubtedly the best. The furnishings might not be top notch but the care is outstanding, staff always willing to help and very cheerful. Food is lovely. Can highly recommend.
Thank you Helen for your kind review about our home. We have a planned refurbishment programme throughout 2026 to replace some of the tired bedroom furniture which will enhance the home for all our residents. I will share your feedback with my team
The staff are lovely and friendly and from what I have seen they are very professional when dealing with residents. My step mum is particularly friendly with two of the activities staff and loves all the entertainment.
Thank you for the lovely review, I will share this with the team
Mum had been managed at home for 2.5 years and unfortunately her needs increased and she needed full time care to be safe. Choosing a home I found extremely difficult. Sherwood Court has looked after Mum since Dec 2024 and continues to do so. The staff are exceptional, experienced and personable. The management brilliant, knowledgeable and help you navigate the complexities. They take the time to get to know your relative and pay attention to the little things that make the difference. The unrestricted visiting, allowing my dog to visit, never a problem to give and update all invaluable. You feel your relative is safe and well cared for, which is invaluable. Fully recommend this home.
Thank you for your review, mum loves to see Lola when she visits. I will share your comments with the team
Thank you for everything.
Thank you for your lovely review, I am incredibly proud of my team and will share your comments with them. It was a privilege to care for your mum.
A hearty congratulations to all staff for making the Residents relaxed and very happy.
Thank you Michael for taking the time to give us your feedback, looking after your brother was a privilege.
Sherwood Court is an excellent care home. My sister is recuperating after a knee replacement operation and the care she has received is excellent. The staff are very caring and friendly. All her needs are catered for and she is very happy and relaxed. I would recommend Sherwood Court for anyone who is recuperating from an operation. The standards of care are very high. Every need is matched. The activities coordinator is excellent. Manager is a real star.
Thank you for the lovely feedback, it was a pleasure to care for your sister and we wish her well on her continuing recovery in the community
A BIG THANKYOU to all the staff for treating our Mum to a lovely special 92 nd birthday on Friday 20th .My two brothers had travelled up for the day from the south of England to share the day too .From the decorations to the fabulous cake and the loving attention from the staff who were working hard as usual in extreme temperatures but the atmosphere as always was cheerful and nothing was too much trouble for them .A really heart warming and an enjoyable day all round .As usual it was hard to leave her but we all felt she was in the best possible loving caring hands which is a massive relief so once again THANKYOU !!
Sharing our residents birthdays is such a pleasure for our staff and its nice to be able to spoil them occasionally, I will share your lovely comments with the team.
Superb support facility. I and my sister have been impressed with the staff, I had to say this, as I supported people for 15 years as I displayed in the boxed review below.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a positive review. We pride ourselves on the quality care we deliver at Sherwood Court and it means so much to us all when it is recognised. I will share your encouraging comments with the team.
My wife has just recently been moved to Sherwood with mixed dementia. First impressions have been good. Staff are quick to attend when asked. The room is ok if a little small, but it meets her needs. I like the food being prepared on site, it is a big improvement from her previous home. I would prefer to have 2 nursing staff, not one. There are a lot of residents for 1 nurse. The reception team are very good and I have plenty of chats with them. All in all, first impressions are good.
Thank you so much for your review and taking the time to provide us with feedback. I would like to reassure you regarding the staffing, we have nursing staff across both of our communities who support all of our residents, we have a staffing model that ensures all of our residents are safe and...
It's not an easy time when you need respite care and you're leaving your loved one in someone else's hands, but I felt our experience there was a good one and I would use them again.
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback, we look forward to welcoming your husband back for another break in the coming weeks.
My Dad had been a resident at another local Barchester home but after a fall needed a great level of care.
We were recommended to see Sherwood Court and fell in love at first sight. We felt an immediate rapport and the Manager took considerable effort to find Dad a room.
Despite being 97, he has settled in amazingly well and been made to feel very welcome. The staff have been exceedingly attentive and welcoming to him and us. The level of care is superb.
The facilities and grounds are really well maintained and the staff take huge pride in their roles.
When we arrived, Dad hadn't eaten for 2 weeks and has taken to the food immediately.
Friendly, attentive, skilled and loving. What more could I say !
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, I'm glad that everything went smoothly eventually. The team work really hard to help families settle in and appreciate how hard a time this can be.
In one word It is ''OUTSTANDING'' on every level - It is so humbling to see what challenges all the staff deal with on a daily basis and how they support one another when times can be tough, it is clear it is not just a job for them, it is one big hardworking family that love what they do.
No two residents are the same, they all have differing needs.
Unless like us you have to use this service for a loved one you cannot and will never appreciate what a tremendously hard job ''ALL'' the staff do. ''Everyone'' has an important role to play - Chef, Admin, Caring/Nursing, Cleaners, DIY, Manager etc
To see the happy faces, the fun and enjoyment from all the residents that are clearly ''so well cared for'' this in itself is the best recommendation - Hold your heads up and be very proud! Thank you and Well Done to the Manager
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. The team work incredibly hard to make the home a happy place and having family and friends support us is essential. I will share your comments with the team
After loosing Dad it became obvious to my sister and I that Mum needed 24/7 dementia care. We were supported all the way by friendly staff during the harrowing experience of having to place Mum into care. All concerns and fears were quickly alleviated as mum settled in to her new surroundings very quickly. Special mention must go to the activities coordinators for providing the stimulation Mum needs. Mum has visitors most days where we can take her for coffee and cake in the plush surroundings of the cafe.
Thank you for the lovely comments, our staff work hard to ensure the life enrichment activities provided are enjoyed by all our residents.
Thank you for making my life a little easier.
Thank you for the lovely review, you and your husband are a much loved part of the Sherwood family.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 29 January 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (15)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 15 Apr 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Meet the Team (1)

Hi, my name is Elizabeth, and I am the General Manager here at Sherwood Court.
I have worked in elderly care since 1995 and I am very passionate about improving standards of care for people living within our home. I am a hands-on manager, promoting and expecting high standards of care for those we support. I have managed various services over the last 10 years and am driven by the belief that every person matters.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barchester Sherwood Court Care Home
What types of Care is Barchester Sherwood Court 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 Court Care Home have?
There are 64 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Barchester Sherwood Court Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Barchester Sherwood Court 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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