
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.
My mother entered Coniston House after 3 weeks in hospital following a fall. Although we are not allowed inside due to COVID every day we have seen an improvement in her. She definitely never wished to go into a home but now does not know whether she wishes to return home. She enjoys the food and the staff seem to give her excellent care and attention. My mother is not one who would shy away from making her feelings plain if she did not like something and she appears to be happy for the first time in a long time. Thank you Coniston House.
Thank you for this lovely review. We’re delighted that your mother feels content, comfortable, and is continually improving during her stay at Coniston House. As part of our person-centred care, we ensure all her needs are met and that she feels right at home.
Friendly and helpful staff, always willing to help or advise.
After looking at a couple of other homes in our area there was a warm and friendly welcome and a sense of home at Coniston House. My mother in law now resides here and she is very well cared for. She loves the staff and enjoys trips out and all the activities, proving nothing is ever too much trouble for the staff. It's so nice to know she is well cared for and safe and secure. As a family, we couldn't have asked for more.
My mother has been a resident for many years, the staff are caring and kind. The activity lead is enthusiastic at all times which can be challenging but she always continues to smile. The food offered is excellent with home-cooked cakes and biscuits regularly. Residents treated with respect and dignity.
My dad has lived at Coniston House a year this week. I have constantly welcomed the level of care he has received from everyone at this excellent, friendly care home. Attention has been paid to all his health needs and safety. He enjoys the company there. At every opportunity, he is encouraged to join in the many activities and entertainment. All my queries are promptly responded to however small. It is a very clean home and I can personally vouch that the homemade cakes are delicious.
My father is treated with kindness, care and respect. The staff create an atmosphere of family within the home. Trips, meals out and entertainment within the home are a regular occurrence.
Mum seems to be very happy at Coniston House. She is eating well and enjoying having company. She is enjoying a varied programme of activities, even if she can't remember them all. We are happy with the standard of care she is getting and the staff are friendly and helpful. On the downside, the furniture is looking past its best, but I'm told new chairs are on order. We looked at a lot of homes and Coniston House really stood out for it's friendliness and care standards.
The home is clean and spacious with good size bedrooms which are nicely decorated. Staff are friendly and helpful and seem to genuinely care for residents. The manager is always approachable and acts on any concerns raised. The activity coordinator does a wonderful job, arranging a variety of activities both in the home and taking people into the community and to functions outside of the home. My sister is settled and well cared for by people who accept her as she is and respect her dignity.
What makes this place special, however, is the care provided. I have always seen residents treated with dignity and respect but also with humour and humanity. It is obvious that the staff genuinely care. The range of activities is impressive and the trips out are greatly appreciated. We enjoy viewing the photos on facebook.
We have the upmost trust in the service provided and appreciate the quality of feedback given. Well done indeed.
I could not be happier with my mum's care.
The care given is very good, in fact, excellent. In respect of support given to families, there are plenty of activities for residents to take part in and enjoy if they so wish. There is a warm and friendly atmosphere and the staff are very caring, would certainly recommend to friends and family if there were in a similar situation.
Mum was taken to Coniston House when my Dad passed as she has dementia and I could not care for her. The staff were amazing at the initial assessment. Mum quickly settled and although she is very quiet takes part in a lot of activities and outings. The staff are very caring and make sure that she has everything she needs. Thank you for taking such good care of Mum. I can rest easy at home without worrying.
All the staff, from manager to care staff and activities coordinator, have been excellent and committed to providing the best care to each resident. We have been very pleased with the home and feel everyone tries very hard to make residents happy and well cared for.
A warm welcome was extended by all the staff we encountered when mum moved into this care home and she was soon settled.
I am impressed with the level of care my mother receives. Any medical issues are addressed immediately, even minor problems. The staff are friendly and helpful. I had great concerns about my mother coming into a care home but I really can't fault Coniston House. It is always clean, tidy, as are the residents. The food is also of a very good standard and a lot of it!
On each of my weekly visits, I was greeted with a smile and taken to my brother. Assistance given by any of the staff whenever required. Refreshments always made available. No need to ask. Always a pleasure to visit.
A beautiful, well-maintained home. Lovely to see it flourishing so well. Lovely staff. Excellent meal service. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff. Well done
Excellent in every way I cannot fault the care home. Over the last 18 months, my father in law has had the best care possible.
Thank you to all the staff and management.
Staff genuinely care for the residents, not unusual to see someone being given a hug.
Also, treat visitors/family with friendliness and a smile....by name.
Food always looks good and the cook makes the most wonderful cakes!
Coniston House staff were amazing in the end of life care they gave to my mother in law in April 2018. My mother in law had spent 6 years in Coniston House. She had enjoyed her time there. All her needs were met with kind and friendly caring staff. It is always hard for both staff and family in the latter stages to go through Dementia. Coniston House staff tried in all ways to meet her and care for her needs.
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.
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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.
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