Brookside Residential Care Home
Brookside Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Preston, Lancashire (PR5 8JP). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Brookside Residential Care Home
Brookside is a residential care home in Preston for older people. What we offer is not complicated, but we try to do it properly and without fuss. Help with washing, dressing, mobility and medication is given discreetly and at the pace a person prefers. Meals are cooked on the premises and served at a time that suits people rather than a rota. Rooms belong to the people who live in them, arranged how they want with their own things around them. Before somebody moves in we spend time finding out how they have always run their day, because coming into a care home should not mean giving up your own habits. Those preferences are written down, and staff are expected to work to them. There is company here for those who want it and quiet for those who do not. Many of the people living here have spent their lives in this part of Lancashire, and we keep those connections going where we can, from family visits to places and routines that still matter. Short respite stays are available, whether to give a carer at home a proper break or to help somebody get their footing back after a spell in hospital. Our most recent rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and see the house on an ordinary day before deciding anything.
Care provided at Brookside Residential Care Home
- Older person care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 12 September 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Brookside Residential Care Home
Where is Brookside Residential Care Home located?
Brookside Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Preston, Lancashire, PR5 8JP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Brookside Residential Care Home provide?
Brookside Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Brookside Residential Care Home's CQC rating?
Brookside Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 12 September 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Brookside Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Brookside Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Brookside Residential Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Brookside Residential Care Home is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Brookside Residential Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Brookside Residential Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Brookside Residential Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the North West
Brookside Residential Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Brookside Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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