Barchester Sherwood Court Care Home

Sherwood Way, Fulwood, Preston PR2 9GA
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9.8 55 Reviews
  • Barchester Sherwood Court Care Home, Preston
Sherwood Court is a purpose built home situated in landscaped grounds which are shared with its sister residential home Sherwood Lodge. Sherwood Court provides first-class 24-hour nursing and residential care alongside expert care for people with dementia including young onset in the Memory Lane Community. They also provide care for those with a physical disability.

The home has a relaxed, homely atmosphere where staff work hard to tailor the care offered to the individual.

A team of highly-qualified and attentive staff focus on the individual needs of residents with a tailored care plan for each person. And their dedication can be seen across the board - in cooking, hospitality and in organising activities for residents.

Owners think you'll find they're ideally suited to meet your needs now and in the future.
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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
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 68 Service Users

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
  • 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

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1176

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.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Barchester Sherwood Court Care 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)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Liz Brotherton (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • 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 (55)

9.8

Barchester Sherwood Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.847) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Sherwood Court Care Home has 55 reviews.

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Review from Peter E (Husband of Resident) published on 23 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter and I were very pleased with the general standard of care. The staff were caring and helpful. My wife needed full nursing care so was unable to take advantage of the activities but they seemed to be varied and interesting. The room was light and well maintained and the food was good with
varied menus. The home, in general, was well run and I would recommend to anyone.
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Review from I L (Son of Resident) published on 4 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident at Sherwood Court for 2 and a half years. During that time, she has received excellent care and been very well looked after. Changes in her care needs have been discussed with us as a family and her needs have always been put first.
The staff are very caring and extremely
hard working.
Reply from Elizabeth Brotherton, General Manager at Barchester Sherwood Court Care Home

Thank you Ian for your positive review which I will share with the staff.

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Review from Jo Y (Private Carer of Resident) published on 13 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lovely home, lovely staff. Good food. Staff seem to be stretched and can't do anything. When they sort this the home would be amazing for the residents first and foremost, but also for the staff. The care is very good and they try their best for every resident. Thank you to Sherwood Court care team!
You do a great job!
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Review from Allan H (Husband of Resident) published on 25 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everything is excellent now at the home. My wife is happy and so am I. The operations manager overseeing the home recently is lovely and she has worked wonders. Staff morale is great and it's nice to see them laugh.
Reply from Alison Carmichael, Ops Mgr at Barchester Sherwood Court Care Home

Allan


Thank you for your kind review. We have worked very hard as a team to bring the home back to where it should be. The next stage is to achieve outstanding for the care provision and support the home provide to all residents.
As ever, my door remains always open.


Alison

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Review from Heather J (Sister of Resident) published on 25 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very clean and caring home. Staff smiling, friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.
Reply from Alison Carmichael, Ops Mgr at Barchester Sherwood Court Care Home

Thank you very much for your review Heather.
The home has come along way in the last few months. Credit goes to the whole team within Sherwood. Onward and upward as they say!

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Review from Petra P (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 13 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My gran has been in Sherwood Court for 18 months and there has been a massive improvement in the last 3 months throughout the home with new management. Very happy.
Reply from Alison Carmichael, Ops Mgr at Barchester Sherwood Court Care Home

Hi Petra,
Thank you for your positive review.
We at Sherwood Court are continuously reviewing our care provision and support to both residents and their families. We are more than happy to help as needed and remember my door is always open to you

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Review from John B (Grandson of Resident) published on 5 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visited Sherwood Court today and was astonished at the vast remarkable improvements. I last visited the home 7 months ago and had concerns about the environment and cleanliness.
I can only say WOW! what a difference they have made. the home is clean, tidy, smells fresh and is definitely inviting.
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staff were laughing and jolly, which is fantastic to see. I was greeted by reception and the manager on entry to the home. They even offered me fresh coffee!
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Review from J F (Wife of Resident) published on 4 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Recently an Operational Manager was appointed to implement and oversee necessary improvements and the consequent quality of care that was required in the home, and as a result, there have been significant changes at Sherwood Court.
Accountability has improved and new systems are in place and are adhered
to by staff which are greatly improving the care given to residents.
Relatives of residents are able to voice opinions, both positive and negative and monthly meetings are held where discussion between relatives and management is encouraged.
I am certainly happier with the home than I was several months ago and am looking forward to further stability in the quality and consistency of care delivered to residents when the new manager takes up post.
There is still significant improvement needed in the area of activities for residents.
Reply from Alison Carmichael, Ops Mgr at Barchester Sherwood Court Care Home

Thank you, J F, for your review.
I am glad you see improvement and are happier with the way the home has moved forward. We at Barchester are also looking forward to the new Home Manager commencing very soon.
We agree that the activities need to be planned and utilised in a more productive way for our residents and are in the process of producing a monthly activities calendar.
We welcome ideas if you have any to share.


Again thank you for your review.

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Review from Christine C (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My two grandmothers and my Mother have been residents at Sherwood. I have seen my Mother being cared for by loving friendly and considerate staff. There is always a wonderful welcome and full update on my Mothers condition and wellbeing.
Reply from Alison Carmichael, Ops Mgr at Barchester Sherwood Court Care Home

Christine,
Thank you for your kind review about our care staff. The staff are proud and strive to provide outstanding care to our residents.
The new home manager will be commencing in post very soon and is very keen to continue with all the hard work and improvements made to the home in the last few months by the team.
I will pass your kind words to all the staff personally.
Once again many thanks.

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Review from D H (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Dad was on the nursing floor since June 2017, however, stimulation upstairs was lacking, so we were advised to move dad to dementia floor where he has settled in very well.
Staff are all on the ball for his needs.
He dances without encouragement if the music is playing.
He seems so much happier.
Reply from Alison Carmichael, Ops Mgr at Barchester Sherwood Court Care Home

Thank you for your kind review, D H.
We at Sherwood Court always endeavour to continuously reassess all residents needs and act in their best interest as required.
Your Dad is very happy on memory lane and has a lot of stimulation available to him.

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Review from Alex S (Husband of Resident) published on 19 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife went into care 01/01/16 - I cannot fault the staff with the care provided in any way. See the tick boxes, I am very happy with the work and provision of the care home.
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Review from B F (Husband of Resident) published on 16 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife was admitted from the hospital for palliative care. She was only in the home for two weeks before passing away. The family and i were impressed by the wonderful care and attention she was given.
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Review from Rebecca H (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise the Sherwood Court Nursing home highly enough. My dad had terminal cancer and was with them for three weeks until he passed away there. In that time he was happy and made comfortable, the staff were incredible and could not have done more for him. The facilities and cleanliness were
great and he was treated with dignity and kindness while also having a laugh and joke with the staff which made him feel more like an individual. The overall treatment he and my family received made a very painful time much easier to cope with.
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Review from Ann W (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 December 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
In my opinion the current staffing levels (1 nurse and 2 care assistants to 10 patients) is too low to provide the care I expect.
She has dementia and does not receive adequate stimulation and attention.
The staff try to care as much as possible, but staffing levels do not allow them to spend as much
time with them as we would like and the patient's need.
Reply from Tom Holloway, Digital Marketing Assistant at Barchester Sherwood Court Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete and share your review of Sherwood Court. Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of all health and social care services in England have recently inspected our home and we are pleased to say that we received a “Good” rating from them. We meet and often exceed the required staffing levels within our home as recommended by both the CQC and by Barchester Healthcare’s own care specialists. We are continually monitoring the provision of activities within our home and have a weekly activity programme as suggested by residents and supported by our own activities co-ordinator, staff and families. We are always open to comments and suggestions and my door is always open to families.

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Review from Jean A (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lovely place, caring staff, clean rooms, excellent food choices and meals. Very helpful, could do with more activities, things to do.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.847)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.847) out of 10 for Barchester Sherwood Court Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.847 for Barchester Sherwood Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (140 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 163 Ratings = 4.847
  2. 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 Barchester Sherwood Court Care Home is based on 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 68 registered maximum number of service users is 13.6, which has been reached with 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 29 Jan 2025

Overall Good

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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (2)

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Brotherton

Job Title: General Manager

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.

Simon

Simon Twist

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2025

Hi, my name is Simon Twist. I am the Deputy Manager at Sherwood Court.


I am a highly experienced Registered Nurse with over 35 years in healthcare, including roles in intensive care, nursing home leadership, and clinical education. I have held multiple management positions, demonstrating strength in staff development, governance, and quality improvement.


I am passionate about creating nurturing care environments and providing top-quality care.

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