
Staff genuinely care for the residents, not unusual to see someone being given a hugJeannie S(Partner of Resident/Service User)

A beautiful, well-maintained homeJulie J(Friend of Resident/Service User)

The food is also of a very good standard and a lot of it!Carolyn B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Staff genuinely care for the residents, not unusual to see someone being given a hugJeannie S(Partner of Resident/Service User)

A beautiful, well-maintained homeJulie J(Friend of Resident/Service User)

The food is also of a very good standard and a lot of it!Carolyn B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Coniston House is a purpose-built residential and dementia care home located in Chorley, Lancashire. The home is staffed with an experienced and friendly team who treat those who enter the home with absolute care and kindness.
Coniston House is situated in its own grounds with a spacious car park and landscaped gardens. It is located on bus route with local amenities nearby.
Care Provided by Coniston House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 43 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
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Day 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
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
We're happy to supply you with an itemised quote based on your specific care needs following an in-depth conversation with you, your loved ones and any current caregivers. This allows us to reflect the level of care required in the price we quote.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Coniston House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Coniston House 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
- RochCare (UK) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kirsty Thompson (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2012
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (43)
Parking
- Parking available onsite.
Coniston House Care Home Reviews (68)
Coniston House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.805) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Coniston House Care Home has 68 reviews.
Staff and residents always happy. Staff knowledge of residents is excellent. Adaptable to a residents changing needs. Thoughtful, caring, fun & friendly.
The activities are well planned and thought out, lots of opportunities for families to be involved.
Food and drink offering is varied and adapted for residents needs eg swallowing.
Very happy you were our choice of care home and have been with you since April.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Coniston House; we are thrilled to learn that you have had such a positive experience.
Mum arrived at Coniston House 2 weeks ago as a new resident. She has been made to feel so welcomed and part of the Coniston family. We as a family are delighted at how well she has settled. It's wonderful that we can now be family to mum again rather than being her carers.
Your thoughtful review means a lot to us-thank you for sharing! We're glad your Mum feels soo welcomed!
Lovely care home. Nice and friendly staff. Mum well looked after.
We really appreciate your feedback and are thrilled your Mum is having a great experience.
Adjustments have been put in place to cater for her increasing needs. We can visit any time and are always made to feel welcome. Unfortunately my mother is unable to participate in the activities but there is always a lot going on around her.
We're so grateful for your feedback, and we appreciate your kind words. It's our honour to care for her.
My mother-in-law has been living in Coniston for just over a month now and has settled in very quickly. From the initial viewing, to moving in and subsequent visits, I've always found the staff to be attentive, caring and helpful and the environment to be clean, tidy and well maintained. There's plenty of interesting activities to keep her stimulated and busy. It's refreshing to say that the experience overall at Coniston has impressed me immensely, which I find difficult to say about many other things in life currently. The excellent service provided is also a great comfort for my wife, knowing that her Mum is cared for, safe and active.
Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words with us. We're thrilled to hear that your Mother-in-law is settling in well!
Lovely to have events organised such as the wonderful afternoon for Mother's Day afternoon tea, which makes visiting a nice experience and helps with engagement.
Thank you for taking the time to complete such a lovely review, we are thrilled that you have had a positive experience at Coniston House.
Our mum, who has Alzheimer's, has been living at Coniston for 15 months now. We looked at several care homes before choosing this one and are so pleased with our choice. The staff are approachable, caring and friendly and the home is well managed. It is also very clean. The food always looks and smells amazing and despite many years of being a fussy eater Mum has put some weight on and looks so much healthier. She has also joined in with some of the activities, which we hadn't expected to happen. There are lots of events for residents and their families which are always joyful occasions. We can relax safe in the knowledge that Mum is being cared for with compassion and understanding.
Always something going on. The Staff are wonderful and understanding.
Mother is OK and well looked after, which I couldn't do anymore.
What a lovely review of Coniston House and the fabulous team there. It is so lovely to hear that you are able to relax in knowing that she is so well cared for. Thank you so much.
The home has so much going on which stimulates the residents. In house activities and outdoor trips.
Staff are very attentive and caring, always happy to help with any questions or requests.
I do feel I could not have chose a better home for my mum.
We are thrilled to receive your wonderful review of Coniston House and the fabulous team there; thank you for taking the time to share this.
Overall Coniston and the team are fully deserving of any plaudits they receive and in my opinion more than justify a 5 star rating!
How lovely of you to provide such wonderful, detailed feedback about your experiences with Coniston House; thank you so much.
Up to now I am very pleased with the way my husband has settled in at Coniston house , he appears to have a good relationship with the staff and they are kind and attentive, he is for the most part well dressed . I am confident that any medical issues will be addressed straightaway. He enjoys the food which from what I have seen is top notch . It is a huge relief to know my husband is well cared for , and has helped to improve my overall health enormously thank you .
Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so pleased to hear your husband has settled in well and that you are both having positive outcomes.
During that time she has received the very best of care in every area.
All staff are polite and treat her with dignity and compassion.
I am very happy with every aspect of my wife's care at Coniston and am very happy to express my opinion on this matter.
A first class care home that I would recommend to any protection residents.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of your experience of Coniston House. We are over the moon with your lovely feedback and will ensure to share it with the whole team.
What an amazing group of kind, caring and compassionate individuals the team at Coniston House are, the home is spotless, the residents are always up, clean, and everyone works hard together to ensure they are well supported and there is always lots going on. My mum has been living here for 2 years now, and as her condition has deteriorated the team continue to actively involve her in and I know have her best interests at heart, they cannot do enough for the residents and it is lovely to see and very reassuring. Like most I was nervous when my mum first had to go into the home, but I needn't have worried the staff at Coniston House have all been amazing and I have total peace of mind that she is well looked after, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Coniston House if you are looking for a kind, caring ,compassionate and stable environment for your loved ones to live in.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are over the moon to hear that you and your mum have had such a positive experience at Coniston House. We will be sure to share your kind words with the whole team.
Sometimes carers are on their phones instead of interacting with the patients. Why do 2 carers go at once for lunch, leaving 1 carer only in the lounge upstairs?
When a resident requests assistance I think carers should not say' I'll take him/her when I've finished this' but be given priority.
Thank you so much for your feedback; I am sorry to learn of your concerns and will get a member of our management team to reach out without delay to discuss this further with you.
The care home is spotlessly clean , the carers are friendly and nothing is too much trouble.
Thank you for your kind feedback and for highlighting the wonderful job our team does. We are so happy that you have had such a positive experience.
Both our parents are now residing iin the care home and we are very happy with the way they are looked after. They are eating well and my father has put weight on since going into the home. All the staff are lovely and we are very pleased with the care all around.
Thank you for you lovely review. We are thrilled that they are doing well and that you are happy with the care that your parents are receiving.
For the last 7 years, my mum has had the best care possible thanks to all the excellent staff.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Coniston House. We are thrilled that you are so happy with your experience.
My husband seems very happy and settled at Coniston House. All the staff are very kind and caring. It's very reassuring and brings comfort knowing his good hands. All is okay and I'm happy with the home.
Thank you for your kind words. We're so pleased to hear your husband is happy and settled. It's our privilege to care for him and support your peace of mind.
They have looked after my dad and have been so accommodating to all his family when they come to visit.
The staff all go above and beyond for the residents.
Very caring, happy and friendly environment. My dad has settled really well, all his needs are catered for with no problem. I can access management at any time if I want a chat and I am also kept informed of anything that involves my dad. I have complete trust in them looking after my precious dad or I wouldn’t have him live there.
Thank you for your kind words, we're glad you're pleased with the care your father is receiving!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 May 2018Good
- 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 (12)
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Meet the Team (5)

Hello, my name is Kirsty and I am the Home Manager of Coniston House Care Home. I started working in the care sector 15 years ago. I have only worked for two care companies and have worked my way up the care ladder, starting out as a carer, senior carer, team leader, admin and deputy manager, completing my NVQs up to a level 5. I was given the opportunity to become the home manager in March 2023. I am very passionate about leading our team, ensuring excellent quality care is provided to our residents, and also ensuring that they live in a safe and happy home.

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My role at Coniston House is to assist the Home Manager and Deputy in a range of administrative functions. My role is often the first point of contact between the home and residents, families and visitors. I find it so interesting, especially seeing the positive effect the work the team does has on the people we support every day.

I decided after a while that I would like to apply for the day carer role that had become available.
However, not long afterwards I started working in the kitchen as a cook.I soon realised that I was missing the interaction with the residents by being in the kitchen, so I decided to return to care.
I know now that working within the social care industry is where I want to be, so I am currently undergoing training for more of a senior role. I would love to take on more responsibility and training in the skills required for medication administration.
I feel that I am a very caring individual and I am passionate about my job, caring and interacting with the residents is the favourite part of my job. I find the whole aspect of social care extremely rewarding.
I am currently completing my NVQ Level 3 in social care.

I am a seasoned Internal Quality Assurer, Assessor, and Training Manager ,Trainer and Coach with extensive experience in the higher education sector and across the health and social care industry. My career spans over 34 years with 13 years spent in key roles in Domiciliary Care, Residential Dementia Care Homes, and Training Management. Also delivering Apprenticeships with FE colleges. I aim to demonstrate commitment to excellence in care and education. I embed the values of high-quality care into the education of the team and to ensure person centred care and compassion, caring and kindness are core values. I started in care when I was 19 and very quickly realised the value of care and I wanted to ensure that the people I supported received he best care possible. Working my way up from a care assistant, senior carer, mentor, assessor, trainer, then into management. I currently work as Training Manager for Rochcare Care Homes. I oversee the full spectrum of training across four residential dementia care homes and the domiciliary service in the North-West of England. I design and deliver induction programs, bespoke specialist training, and annual refresher courses—developing all course materials to meet evolving care standards and staff needs. I am highly skilled in both face-to-face and e-learning platforms, with expertise in elder care, medicine, and all mandatory CQC training.
Frequently Asked Questions about Coniston House Care Home
What types of Care is Coniston House Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Coniston House Care Home have?
There are 43 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Coniston House 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, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Coniston House Care Home to the centre of Chorley?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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