185 Watling St Road
Residential care home · Preston
Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8AE
Run by Potensial Limited
- GoodCQC · Feb 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds9
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01772 700371
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 19 February 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- 185 Watling St Road
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-2228022617
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About 185 Watling St Road
Flexible specialist support from 185 Watling St Road covers adults and children with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and complex requirements. Residential care, supported living and community support are available, with packages shaped around assessed need and individual goals.
Support may take place in someone’s own home, a family home or the community. Supported living can involve a shared house or flat scheme with an individual tenancy, while day opportunities and skills centres support learning and participation. Support can range from several hours per week to 24 hours per day.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Preston
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PrestonPreston | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Fairmont Residential HomePreston | 0.6 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Mansard HousePreston | 0.6 miles | Outstanding | 10.0 | |
| Carleton HouseFulwood | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| L'Arche Preston Moor FoldPreston | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Potensial Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansard HousePreston | Outstanding | 10.0 | |
| The BarnLeyland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Park ViewSalford | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Heath LodgeWarrington | Good | 7.4 | |
| 16 Crompton StreetLiverpool | Good | 8.0 | |
| Potensial Limited - 1 Newlands DriveWirral | Good | 8.0 | |
| SomervilleWallasey | Good | 8.0 | |
| Potensial Limited - 7-9 Park Road SouthWirral | Good | 8.0 | |
| Potensial Limited - 60 Park Road SouthWirral | Good | 8.0 | |
| Potensial Limited - 23 Elm RoadBirkenhead | Good | 8.0 | |
| 44 Newbold RoadChesterfield | Good | 8.0 | |
| Heathfield GardensAlfreton | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Several support models available
- Individual tenancies in supported living
- Skills centres and day opportunities
Suits: People needing flexible support across home and community settings
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8AE
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Questions families ask
What supported living accommodation does Potens offer?
They offer flat schemes and shared houses where each person has their own tenancy as a step towards independent living.
Can Potens provide support in someone's home?
Yes. Support can be provided in the person's own home, family home or community, for short-term or longer-term needs.
What services does Potens provide?
They provide supported and independent living, domiciliary care, residential care, respite, day opportunities and independent schools.
Does Potens provide personalised support for autistic people?
Yes. Their support for people with autism is tailored to each person's sensory, communication and skills development needs, taking account of how autism affects them.
How much does 185 Watling St Road cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask 185 Watling St Road for its weekly fee. As a guide, Lancashire council paid on average £925 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.