Ribble Court

150 Liverpool Old Road, Much Hoole, Preston PR4 4QB
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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 of contemporary design and high-quality amenities ensures residents enjoy a comfortable and dignified living space tailored to their personal preferences.

At Ribble Court, the care team’s extensive experience allows for bespoke support plans that respond to the unique requirements of each resident. Every individual is treated with respect and kindness, ensuring their well-being and quality of life remain a priority.

The home offers a diverse daily menu, freshly prepared using quality ingredients and tailored to suit all tastes and dietary needs. Mealtimes are an opportunity for residents to enjoy nutritious and varied dishes in a social setting, promoting both health and enjoyment.

To foster a fulfilling lifestyle, Ribble Court organises an extensive weekly programme of activities, designed to engage residents physically, mentally, and socially. From creative pursuits to gentle exercise and social events, these activities encourage participation and help maintain interests and skills.

With its combination of modern facilities, dedicated care, and enriching opportunities, Ribble Court provides a warm and welcoming setting for residents to thrive in a safe and comfortable home.
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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 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
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1507
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1507
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2030
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £2030
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1507
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1507
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2030
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £2030

Fees are subject to assessment completed by the home manager. Please contact the home for more information.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Ribble Court 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)

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in Charge

  • Dawn Fawthorp (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • 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)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (53)

Visiting

  • Mealtimes are protected. Please contact the home to arrange a tour.

Parking

  • Free parking on site.

Ribble Court Reviews (34)

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Ribble Court has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.837) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ribble Court has 34 reviews.

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Review from Susan B (Friend of Resident) published on 3 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am extremely grateful to the staff of Ribble Court for providing excellent end-of-life care for my friend. There was a friendly, homely atmosphere at all times. The furnishings and facilities are excellent. I always felt welcome and was amazed at the dedication of the staff who went out of their way
to make my friend as happy and comfortable as possible. Communication was excellent. I have no reservations whatsoever.
Thank you very much indeed.
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Review from Michelle D (Resident) published on 23 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Louis P (Son of Resident) published on 9 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Michelle C (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from P S (Sister of Resident) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Paul D (Son of Resident) published on 16 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from L R (Niece of Resident) published on 10 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Samantha Smith, Home Manager at Ribble Court
Thank you for your kind comments, we will ensure that they are shared with all the staff.
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Review from A C (Niece of Resident) published on 3 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Samantha Smith, Home Manager at Ribble Court
Thank you for your kind comments, I will ensure that they are passed to all of the staff.
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Review from Peter S (Civil Partner of Resident) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was only in one week and she enjoyed it very much.
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Review from M E (Wife of Resident) published on 25 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Samantha Smith, Home Manager at Ribble Court
Thank you for your response, I will ensure that your kind comments are shared with all of the staff.
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Review from T I (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 24 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This home is an excellent care home. They look after you and their residents.
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Review from H C (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 18 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Karen C (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum had short stays at two other care homes where she had five unwitnessed falls and was hospitalised for four. The final fall caused us to look for another home and we found Ribble Court. The manager contacted the hospital to ensure mum wasn’t discharged until she could be accepted into the home at
short notice, for which we will be forever grateful.
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.
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Review from Janet F (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has been at Ribble Court for five months now and from my first initial visit I have nothing but praise for the staff, the care is excellent, the building is brand new and the facilities are 5 star. My father settled as soon as he moved in and this is due to the lovely welcoming attitude the
staff have towards him, they treat him as an individual and are attentive to his needs and requests. They are also very good at liaising with me regarding all issues of his health and there is always someone available to speak to when I go to visit. My first instinct when I went to look round with a view to my father becoming a resident at Ribble Court was ‘ this is the place I want for him to be cared for and be happy ‘ and it is certainly ticking all the boxes.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.837)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.837) out of 10 for Ribble Court 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 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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 4.837 for Ribble Court is calculated as follows: ( (161 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 190 Ratings = 4.837
  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 Ribble Court is based on 16 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 53 registered maximum number of service users is 10.6, which has been reached with 16 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: 12 Nov 2021

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (4)

Dawn

Dawn Fawthorp

Job Title: Home Manager (Acting) Joined: 2024

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.

Abbi

Abbi Street

Job Title: Activities Coordinator Joined: 2022

Abbi has worked at Ribble Court since 2022 providing activities based on the resident's interests. She also plans events with external companies, trips out into the local community, and arranges for people to visit the home, including but not limited to regular entertainment, fitness classes and much more.


In Abbi's personal time, she likes to do landscape photography, bake cakes and treats, read books and go out for long walks. She is a very crafty person that enjoys painting and crocheting.


Abbi loves to make the residents smile. She enjoys watching them grow, seeing them interact with each other and the care staff and believes this is what makes her job worthwhile.

Claire

Claire Ratcliffe

Job Title: Home Administrator Joined: 2021

Claire joined Ribble Court Care Home in August 2021.


She has previous experience in the care sector as a Care Assistant and progressed to a Senior Care Assistant.


Claire loves her administration role and believes Ribble Court is a beautiful environment to work in, she loves making special connections with the resident's families and assisting people looking around the facility for the first time.

Sarah

Sarah Mason

Job Title: Clinical Deputy Manager Joined: 2021

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 1's 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 private care sector, progressing from Nurse to Clinical Lead and then 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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