Freckleton Lodge
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds28
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2020-12-17
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-12-17
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. This domain covers whether staff have the right training, whether care plans reflect individual needs, and whether people's health and nutritional needs are met. Dementia is listed as a specialism for the home, which means inspectors will have considered whether dementia-specific training and practice were in place. No specific examples of care planning, GP access, or food quality are recorded in the published summary.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. Inspectors will have assessed how staff interact with residents, whether people are treated with dignity and respect, and whether individuals' privacy and independence are supported. No direct observations of staff behaviour, no resident quotes, and no relative feedback are included in the published summary. The improvement from Requires Improvement to Good in this domain suggests meaningful progress was made since the previous inspection.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. This domain covers whether the home provides activities and engagement tailored to individual needs, whether complaints are handled well, and whether people's care is responsive to changes in their condition. No specific activity programmes, examples of individualised engagement, or complaint outcomes are described in the published summary. The home lists dementia as a specialism, so responsiveness to the particular needs of people living with dementia will have formed part of the assessment.Is the home well-led?
The Well-Led domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection, and a July 2023 monitoring review found no evidence to change that assessment. The home is run by Bloem Care Ltd, with a named registered manager and a nominated individual recorded on the registration. Achieving Good in Well-Led after a previous Requires Improvement rating indicates that inspectors found meaningful improvements in governance, oversight, and leadership culture. No specific detail about management visibility, staff feedback mechanisms, or governance processes is included in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Freckleton Lodge cares for adults both under and over 65, with particular expertise in dementia support. This means they're equipped to handle the unique challenges that can arise when dementia develops earlier in life, while also providing traditional elder care. Supporting someone with young-onset dementia requires understanding their specific circumstances — they might still have dependent children, mortgages to manage, or careers they're struggling to maintain. The care team works to preserve independence and dignity while providing the specialist support needed as dementia progresses. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Freckleton Lodge has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful and positive step. The scores reflect a home where inspectors found things working well, but the published report contains limited specific detail, so several areas remain worth probing directly on a visit.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Freckleton Lodge, on Preston Old Road, was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022, with Good ratings across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-Led. This is a notable improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, and a July 2023 monitoring review found no reason to change that assessment. The home is registered for 28 people and specialises in dementia care alongside general residential support for adults of all ages. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail. Inspectors were clearly satisfied, but the summary does not include staff observations, resident quotes, or descriptions of day-to-day life. That makes it harder to paint a picture of what your mum or dad's daily experience would actually look like. When you visit, ask the manager to show you last week's actual staffing rota rather than a template, check how many permanent staff work regularly on the dementia unit after 8pm, and ask to see an example of how a resident's care plan is updated when their needs change.
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In Their Own Words
How Freckleton Lodge describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care for younger adults with dementia in Preston
Dedicated residential home Support in Preston
When dementia affects someone under 65, finding the right care takes on a different dimension. Freckleton Lodge in Preston provides specialist support for younger adults living with dementia, alongside their established care for older residents. The home understands that younger people with dementia often have different needs — from maintaining physical activity to managing work and family transitions.
Who they care for
The team at Freckleton Lodge cares for adults both under and over 65, with particular expertise in dementia support. This means they're equipped to handle the unique challenges that can arise when dementia develops earlier in life, while also providing traditional elder care.
Supporting someone with young-onset dementia requires understanding their specific circumstances — they might still have dependent children, mortgages to manage, or careers they're struggling to maintain. The care team works to preserve independence and dignity while providing the specialist support needed as dementia progresses.
“If you'd like to learn more about their approach to caring for younger adults with dementia, the team at Freckleton Lodge would be happy to discuss how they might support your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Freckleton Lodge has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful and positive step. The scores reflect a home where inspectors found things working well, but the published report contains limited specific detail, so several areas remain worth probing directly on a visit.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Freckleton Lodge, on Preston Old Road, was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022, with Good ratings across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-Led. This is a notable improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, and a July 2023 monitoring review found no reason to change that assessment. The home is registered for 28 people and specialises in dementia care alongside general residential support for adults of all ages. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail. Inspectors were clearly satisfied, but the summary does not include staff observations, resident quotes, or descriptions of day-to-day life. That makes it harder to paint a picture of what your mum or dad's daily experience would actually look like. When you visit, ask the manager to show you last week's actual staffing rota rather than a template, check how many permanent staff work regularly on the dementia unit after 8pm, and ask to see an example of how a resident's care plan is updated when their needs change.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Freckleton Lodge measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Freckleton Lodge describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care for younger adults with dementia in Preston
Dedicated residential home Support in Preston
When dementia affects someone under 65, finding the right care takes on a different dimension. Freckleton Lodge in Preston provides specialist support for younger adults living with dementia, alongside their established care for older residents. The home understands that younger people with dementia often have different needs — from maintaining physical activity to managing work and family transitions.
Who they care for
The team at Freckleton Lodge cares for adults both under and over 65, with particular expertise in dementia support. This means they're equipped to handle the unique challenges that can arise when dementia develops earlier in life, while also providing traditional elder care.
Supporting someone with young-onset dementia requires understanding their specific circumstances — they might still have dependent children, mortgages to manage, or careers they're struggling to maintain. The care team works to preserve independence and dignity while providing the specialist support needed as dementia progresses.
“If you'd like to learn more about their approach to caring for younger adults with dementia, the team at Freckleton Lodge would be happy to discuss how they might support your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
