Lady Elsie Finney House Home for Older People
Residential care home · Preston
Cottam Avenue, Cottam, Preston, PR2 3XH
Run by Lancashire County Council
- GoodCQC · Aug 2018
- 8.0Our score
- Beds46
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01772 721072
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 15 August 2018
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Lady Elsie Finney House Home for Older People
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-147345445
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Lady Elsie Finney House Home for Older People
Residential support in Preston at Lady Elsie Finney House Home for Older People is intended for older people, including those living with dementia, as well as adults with mental health or younger-adult care needs. The home is registered without nursing.
Its residential setting provides ongoing care in a familiar environment, with support suited to established care needs. Families considering the home can assess whether its provision matches the resident’s requirements for dementia support, daily assistance and a stable place to live. The service is focused on residential care rather than nursing provision, making registration details an important part of the comparison.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Preston
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dovedale CourtPreston | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cedar GardenPreston | 0.7 miles | |||
| Dovehaven LodgePreston | 0.7 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Banksfield Nursing HomePreston | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Abraham HousePreston | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Lancashire County Council
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Short Break ServicesPreston | Good | 8.0 | |
| Meadowfield House Home for Older PeoplePreston | Good | 8.0 | |
| Milbanke Home for Older PeoplePreston | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Broadfield House Home for Older PeopleLeyland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Chorley & South Ribble Short Break ServicesPreston | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bowgreave Rise Home for Older PeopleGarstang | Good | 8.0 | |
| Grove House Home for Older PeopleChorley | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short BreakBlackburn | Outstanding | 10.0 | |
| Thornton House Home for Older PeopleThornton Cleveleys | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Fylde and Wyre Short Break ServicesFleetwood | Good | 8.0 | |
| Woodlands Home for Older PeopleAccrington | Good | 7.4 | |
| Castleford Home for Older PeopleClitheroe | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Dementia care setting
- Homely residential environment
Ask about
- Registered as a care home without nursing
Suits: Older people needing residential dementia support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Cottam Avenue, Cottam, Preston, PR2 3XH
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Questions families ask
How much does Lady Elsie Finney House Home for Older People cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Lady Elsie Finney 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 Lady Elsie Finney 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.