Sherwood Court
Nursing home · Preston
Sherwood Way, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9GA
Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Mar 2025
- 8.0Our score
- Beds68
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01772 715508
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 19 March 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Sherwood Court
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-125861917
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Sherwood Court
Sherwood Court provides nursing, dementia and respite care for older people in Preston. Its person-centred approach is built around understanding each resident’s needs, preferences and routines, with care plans and life-enrichment records managed digitally.
The home also focuses on everyday comfort. Locally sourced meat and vegetables are freshly prepared on site, with seasonal meals and modified-texture dishes available according to residents’ needs. Activities, social spaces and family involvement support a fuller routine, while short stays provide an option for temporary care or support after hospital treatment.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Preston
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood LodgePreston | 0 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Meadowfield House Home for Older PeoplePreston | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Preston Private Care HomePreston | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Neurological Centre - LancashirePreston | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Oxford House Residential HomePreston | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood LodgePreston | Good | 8.0 | |
| Dovedale CourtPreston | Good | 8.0 | |
| Sutton GrangeSouthport | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| GlenroydBlackpool | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Laurel BankLancaster | Good | 8.0 | |
| Westvale HouseWarrington | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Cheshire GrangeLymm | Good | 8.0 | |
| BrookfieldWarrington | Good | 8.0 | |
| The DalesSkipton | Good | 8.0 | |
| Threshfield CourtSkipton | Good | 8.4 | |
| Caldy ManorWirral | Good | 8.4 | |
| Marple Dale Hall - The New WindsorStockport | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Digital care and life-enrichment records
- Fresh meals prepared on site
- Modified-texture dishes available
Suits: Older people needing dementia or nursing care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Sherwood Way, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9GA
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Questions families ask
What types of care does Sherwood Court offer?
They offer nursing care, dementia care and respite or short-stay care.
Can someone stay at Sherwood Court temporarily?
Yes. They offer respite or short-stay care for temporary stays.
How much does Sherwood Court cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Sherwood Court for its weekly fee. As a guide, Lancashire council paid on average £1,131 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.