
There is nothing that is too much trouble. I always receive a warm welcome. I know that he is safeM E(Wife of Resident/Service User)

The facilities are brilliant, the staff engagement with residents and families is excellentA C(Niece of Resident/Service User)

The staff couldn't do enough for her and were so kind and very gentle with her at all times.L K(Friend of Resident/Service User)

There is nothing that is too much trouble. I always receive a warm welcome. I know that he is safeM E(Wife of Resident/Service User)

The facilities are brilliant, the staff engagement with residents and families is excellentA C(Niece of Resident/Service User)

The staff couldn't do enough for her and were so kind and very gentle with her at all times.L K(Friend of Resident/Service User)

Ribble Court is a luxury care home situated in the heart of Much Hoole, near Preston in Lancashire, specialising in residential dementia and complex nursing care. The home provides a secure, supportive environment where individual needs are carefully considered and personalised care is delivered with compassion and expertise.
The accommodation features 53 spacious bedrooms, each thoughtfully designed with modern style and comfort in mind, complete with private en-suite facilities. This blend...
Care Provided by Ribble Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 53 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Weekly fees are dependent on individual care needs and room requirements and may be subject to change following assessment. Standard fees include accommodation, meals, utilities and personal care as agreed within the care plan.
Additional charges may apply for services such as hairdressing, podiatry and external professional appointments. A third-party top-up fee may be required for Local Authority funded placements, subject to assessment and agreement with the home. All admissions are subject to a pre-admission assessment carried out by the home’s management team.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ribble Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ribble Court 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
- Sandstone Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Dawn Fawthorp(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2020
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (53)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (53)
Visiting
- The team understand that choosing a care home is an important decision, and the team is here to support you throughout the process. Prospective residents and their families are warmly invited to visit the home, meet the friendly team and experience daily life within their welcoming community. Flexible viewing appointments are available where possible, including evenings and weekends. To ensure residents can enjoy a calm and comfortable dining experience, mealtimes are protected, however, they are always happy to arrange visits around these times. Please contact the team to arrange a visit or request further information — they will be delighted to help.
Parking
- Free on-site parking is available for visitors, with accessible spaces located close to the main entrance for added convenience. The home is easily accessible by car and public transport, helping family and friends visit comfortably and regularly.
Ribble Court Reviews (41)
Ribble Court has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.681) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ribble Court has 41 reviews.
From the time I first arrived at the home 100% to the appearance and 100% to all the staff.
Good morning Thank you for taking the time to review our service here at Ribble Court, I will pass your comments over to the team
I have nearly been here a year. The staff are fabulous, caring, can't do enough for you (certain ones). They have encouraged me to get out of bed instead of lying in bed all day. The physios are great, they will do exercises, even if you don't feel like it, they will cater or do what you can or try to do. The activities manager is great, she always gets me helping out and cutting stuff, painting with the residents, also reading, and going on trips out in the sunshine. I could write so much more about the staff, come need medals and are so helpful, they need more acknowledgement about what they do right and the negative things also some of them are very young and treat you like one of their own (grandparent) like a young girl went to the shop for cheese because on the menu it was a jacket potato with cheese, but no cheese was there, so off he own back she went and brought some so all of us could have some finer, which was so kind of her, also she didn't need to do it. She needs the money back also. I have been doing activities with the resident while there has been none in to do it, the staff are very busy, still, I could write more.
Thank you for your very kind review; the staff at Ribble Court take great pride in what they do, and it is always great to receive nice feedback - I will share this with the team.
I could not have asked for better care for him.
The staff were respectful, caring, compassionate and very kind to me at this very difficult time.
They have been so incredibly caring and kind, listened, hugged, been tactful, considerate, just brilliant.
When my mother had to be taken into hospital, they were efficient and caring. For Dad to be ready to visit her, they made everything easy re keeping his meds sorted for me to give to keep him safe too, and when we got the call to be there with her at the last, the speed and gentleness with which he was helped to dress and get out of the home was something to see.
Every consideration has been given to his feelings as he chose which of their rooms to live in, every help to make it feel right for him, and no rushing or fussing him.
The nursing staff are wonderful human beings, with a great sense of humour, their love for the residents is clear. So very glad we chose this place.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Ribble Court. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am pleased to hear that we were able to create an excellent caring environment for your family.
A very good care home which could be greatly improved by a few things:
1) Quality and quantity of food very poor considering the fees ie fish fingers, beans and chips.2) Food is cold when it reaches my wife because it has to be carried individually to each resident through locked doors etc. A heated hostess trolley?
3) No proper routine ie buzzer pressed for towels etc.
Her room was large and spacious with an ensuite facility and was spotlessly clean and had no smell.
She had some horrendous sores on her upper body, which needed dressing changes and were extremely painful for her.
The staff couldn't do enough for her and were so kind and very gentle with her at all times.
She was so upset to leave her little dog behind, so the matron agreed to let us bring her in with us.
The activities manager went above and beyond what was expected of her. She even came in on her days off to bring my friend's little dog in to visit and comfort her. She also arranged for the local church choir to come and sing outside my friend's window, and the staff pushed her bed to the window so that she could see.
Everybody was marvellous, and the home was spotless.
Highly recommend staying here.
It was our pleasure to know and care for her.
Mum was cared for with love and dignity, The care home is full of light and there are several different lounge areas. Working with covid restrictions, staff enabled me and our family members to visit mum as her health failed. The staff kept me informed of various needs and I was so grateful that they phoned me in time to get to see mum at the end. Mum enjoyed some meals and was pleased to have some fruit instead of puddings. The staff gave mum a wonderful birthday 'party' with other residents and I was so pleased to join in the celebrations. Thanks to everyone at Ribble Court and the lady who worked so hard to get the papers I needed. Thank you.
Thank you very much indeed.
Ribble Court Preston. I am 55 years old I'm staying in a Ribble court and loving every moment. I've been here seven months Definitely a 5 star home in my opinion with max quality and excellence all round. Has a pretty garden, pretty courtyard, living room, dining room, and reception area.All Wonderful staff and nurses. you can't go wrong picking Ribble Court Care Home. Thanks so much to everyone here. The owner, is top marks, a really nice lady. Being here is perfect for me and has all I need. I have even started walking a bit again progress for sure, thanks to the owner for getting in top physio's to help me as I was in bed for almost six years so it's a miracle really to me, physio's are here to help those who need it. A big thank you to the two wonderful physio here. Food is lovely and all allergies and other eating desires are catered for. The entertainment manager for ground floor residents is brilliant. Thank you.
I would like to express my thanks to all the staff at Ribble Court for the care shown to my late father. Every member of staff was polite, respectful and competent. Nothing was too much trouble. I always found dad clean and in a relaxed state despite his advancing dementia. I have nothing but praise for the staff and the high level of cleanliness and order in the home. I'm glad dad was able to see out most of his last days here.
My mum moved here in Oct 2021 it is better than the previous one. The staff are amazing nothing is too much trouble even for relatives. Food is amazing. Not seen mum so happy in months. It is lovely to see.
All staff were very pleasant and caring to residents and family visitors. Cannot comment on activities as my husband was bedridden for the length of stay.
My father has been a resident at Ribble Court for several months and overall we have been pleased with the standard of care that he has received. The building is new and furnished to a high standard although to date he hasn't been provided with all of the facilities that his medical condition requires. Staff are caring and attentive although in common with most care homes there are often a number of agency staff who aren't familiar with resident's needs.
Excellent care provided in a sensitive and respectful manner from all staff. The systems that were in place (and still are) to reduce Covid-19 are reassuring. My uncle's illness (Alzheimer's) has been difficult to accept; however, all the staff make sure that each day is a happy one for not just my uncle but for all the residents. Thank you so much.
Thank you for your kind comments, we will ensure that they are shared with all the staff.
As a family it is a difficult decision for anyone to make regarding full time residential care of a dearly loved relative. However, many of the worries have been lessened by the quality care of Ribble Court. The facilities are brilliant, the staff engagement with residents and families is excellent. There are activities which are tailored to the individual needs and interests of residents. I would honestly recommend this home as a place of safety and top care for your loved ones. Thank you to all the staff for making my uncle feel happy and comfortable and for always being welcoming to his family and friends when visiting.
Thank you for your kind comments, I will ensure that they are passed to all of the staff.
My mum was only in one week and she enjoyed it very much.
From the first contact with Ribble Court to date I can only complement the manager and the team in caring for my husband. There is nothing that is too much trouble. I always receive a warm welcome. I know that he is safe and receives the care that is tailored to him. It is always nice to see management around who are approachable. The activities are also personalized accordingly. Cleanliness is top-notch, all dietary requirements are made for such a fussy eater. In all, I would thoroughly recommend it.
Thank you for your response, I will ensure that your kind comments are shared with all of the staff.
This home is an excellent care home. They look after you and their residents.
Staff very friendly and care for my relative's needs. My relative responds well to them, which makes me feel that they are happy with them, as they are within their home setting.
It is a lovely clean and well-equipped home run by staff that are marvellous. Mum had deteriorated significantly over the prior three months of hospital and care homestays and had lost 10Kg in weight. After just two weeks in Ribble Court she gained nearly 2Kg through eating delicious meals prepared on site and by appropriate continence management. The staff are proactive in providing care and keep me informed of any issues with mum’s health. Despite being unsteady on her feet, she has had no falls in over four months and is thriving. It was heart-warming when she told me that the people are so nice and that now she wants to stay there.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 12 November 2021Good
- 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 (1)
- 04 Oct 2024Recipient: Sandstone Care Group
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

Dawn joined Ribble Court in March 2024 as a Deputy Manager. She has since been internally promoted to Home Manager. She is passionate about her job and likes to work alongside her dedicated team at Ribble Court Care Home, to ensure the residents have the best quality of life they can possibly have.
Dawn qualified as a Registered General Nurse in 1994, working within the NHS, Private Hospitals and Hospices, HMP Services & Nursing Homes.

Sarah joined Ribble Court in October 2021 as a Registered Nurse. In 2022, she was promoted to Bariatric Clinical Lead as part of a new service and has since been internally promoted to interim Deputy Manager.
Sarah assists the Registered Manager with the everyday running of the home and ensures high-quality person-centred care is being delivered at Ribble Court at all times. This includes but is not limited to recruitment of staff, audits, medication management, reviewing care plans and having 1-to-1s with the residents.
Sarah has worked in the care sector since the age of 14, where she volunteered with the Sue Ryder Foundation. At the age of 30, she became a Mental Health Nurse and worked with the NHS for 5 years as a staff nurse and then as a deputy ward manager through the COVID pandemic.
Since then, she has worked in the private care sector, progressing from Nurse to Clinical Lead and then to her current role as Deputy Manager.
Sarah is passionate about her job and likes to work alongside other passionate employees in Ribble Court Care Home to ensure the residents have the best quality of life they can possibly have and that their families feel supported.
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