Dolphinlee House Home for Older People
Residential care home · Lancaster
Patterdale Road, Ridge Estate, Lancaster, LA1 3LZ
Run by Lancashire County Council
- GoodCQC · Aug 2023
- 7.4Our score
- Beds46
- Type of careResidential
- Phone015 243 7685
Inspectors asked it to improve: Responsive
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 18 August 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Dolphinlee House Home for Older People
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-147345395
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Dolphinlee House Home for Older People
Dolphinlee House Home for Older People supports older people through assisted living and residential care, including those living with dementia or physical disabilities. Respite care is also identified as part of the home’s use, providing a shorter-stay option alongside longer-term residence.
The available business details establish a local care setting and activities, but do not give a detailed official service description for this individual home. Families seeking residential or respite support can therefore use the home’s care category as the clearest starting point when considering options in Lancaster. Respite care offers shorter stays for older people and their families.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Lancaster
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside HallLancaster | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hillcroft Nursing Home LancasterLancaster | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Laurel BankLancaster | 1.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| LongcroftLancaster | 1.4 miles | |||
| Nazareth House - LancasterLancaster | 1.6 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Lancashire County Council
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks ServiceMorecambe | Outstanding | 9.6 | |
| Woodhill House Home for Older PeopleMorecambe | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bowgreave Rise Home for Older PeopleGarstang | Good | 8.0 | |
| Fylde and Wyre Short Break ServicesFleetwood | Good | 8.0 | |
| Thornton House Home for Older PeopleThornton Cleveleys | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Meadowfield House Home for Older PeoplePreston | Good | 8.0 | |
| Milbanke Home for Older PeoplePreston | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Lady Elsie Finney House Home for Older PeoplePreston | Good | 8.0 | |
| Preston Short Break ServicesPreston | Good | 8.0 | |
| Castleford Home for Older PeopleClitheroe | Good | 8.0 | |
| Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short BreakBlackburn | Outstanding | 10.0 | |
| Woodlands Home for Older PeopleAccrington | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Residential care for older people
- Respite stays supported
Suits: Older people needing residential or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Patterdale Road, Ridge Estate, Lancaster, LA1 3LZ
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Questions families ask
How much does Dolphinlee House Home for Older People cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Dolphinlee House Home for Older People 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Dolphinlee House Home for Older People whether it takes residents funded by Lancashire council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.