Croston Park Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds56
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2023-08-01
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Visitors often comment on the warm atmosphere that greets them at the door. The team here seems to understand that genuine welcome matters, creating an environment where residents feel genuinely cared for.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-08-01
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Croston Park received a Good rating for Effective at its June 2023 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, nutrition, and how well the home uses information to improve care. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which means inspectors will have considered whether staff have dementia-specific training and whether care plans reflect the needs of people living with dementia. No specific detail about training content, GP visiting schedules, or care plan quality is included in the published summary.Is this home caring?
Croston Park was rated Good for Caring at its June 2023 inspection. This is the domain that covers whether staff are kind, whether residents are treated with dignity and respect, and whether people's independence is supported. No direct quotes from residents or relatives are reproduced in the published summary, and no specific inspector observations about staff interactions are included. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with what they observed, but the evidence base is thin in the published text.Is the home responsive?
Croston Park received a Good rating for Responsive at its June 2023 inspection. This domain covers whether the home tailors its care to individuals, whether activities are meaningful and varied, and how the home handles complaints and end-of-life care. The home caters for people with dementia, adults over and under 65, and people with physical disabilities, meaning a genuinely responsive home needs to offer different kinds of engagement for a very varied group of residents. No specific detail about the activities programme, individual engagement, or complaints handling is included in the published findings.Is the home well-led?
Croston Park was rated Good for Well-led at its June 2023 inspection. The home is registered with two named registered managers and a nominated individual, suggesting a defined leadership structure. The improvement from Requires Improvement to Good across all five domains, including Well-led, indicates that leadership has driven meaningful change since the previous inspection. No specific detail about how the managers are visible to staff and residents, how the home handles feedback, or how staff are supported to raise concerns is included in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team provides specialist support for adults of all ages, including those under 65 who need care. They have particular expertise in dementia care and supporting people with physical disabilities. For families navigating dementia, the team brings specialist knowledge to daily care. They understand the unique challenges and work to maintain dignity and connection throughout the journey. 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
Croston Park scores 72 out of 100. The inspection confirmed a meaningful improvement from Requires Improvement to Good across all five domains, which is an encouraging sign of progress, but the published report contains limited specific detail on day-to-day care experiences, so several areas can only be described in general terms.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors often comment on the warm atmosphere that greets them at the door. The team here seems to understand that genuine welcome matters, creating an environment where residents feel genuinely cared for.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Getting a feel for any care home takes more than reading about it — a visit often answers the questions that matter most.
Worth a visit
Croston Park on Town Road in Leyland was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023, with all five domains, covering safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness, and leadership, rated Good. Importantly, this represents an improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement, which means the inspection team found evidence that the home had addressed earlier concerns and moved onto a more stable footing. The home is registered to provide nursing care for up to 56 people, including those living with dementia and those with physical disabilities, and it holds nursing registration, which means a qualified nurse should be on duty at all times. The main limitation for families reading this report is that the published summary is brief and contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life at the home. There are no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no observations of staff interactions, and no specific information about staffing numbers, mealtimes, or activities. A Good rating from a single inspection visit tells you the home met the standard on that day, but it does not tell you what living there feels like week to week. Before making a decision, visit the home unannounced if possible, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), and ask specifically how many permanent staff work on the dementia unit after 8pm.
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In Their Own Words
How Croston Park Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where warmth meets specialist care for every generation
Croston Park – Your Trusted nursing home
Families searching for specialist care often find themselves drawn to Croston Park in Leyland. This North West home brings together expertise in dementia care, physical disabilities support, and care for both younger and older adults under one roof. The beautiful surroundings create a welcoming backdrop for the attentive care delivered here.
Who they care for
The team provides specialist support for adults of all ages, including those under 65 who need care. They have particular expertise in dementia care and supporting people with physical disabilities.
For families navigating dementia, the team brings specialist knowledge to daily care. They understand the unique challenges and work to maintain dignity and connection throughout the journey.
“Getting a feel for any care home takes more than reading about it — a visit often answers the questions that matter most.”
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
Croston Park scores 72 out of 100. The inspection confirmed a meaningful improvement from Requires Improvement to Good across all five domains, which is an encouraging sign of progress, but the published report contains limited specific detail on day-to-day care experiences, so several areas can only be described in general terms.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors often comment on the warm atmosphere that greets them at the door. The team here seems to understand that genuine welcome matters, creating an environment where residents feel genuinely cared for.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Getting a feel for any care home takes more than reading about it — a visit often answers the questions that matter most.
Worth a visit
Croston Park on Town Road in Leyland was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023, with all five domains, covering safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness, and leadership, rated Good. Importantly, this represents an improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement, which means the inspection team found evidence that the home had addressed earlier concerns and moved onto a more stable footing. The home is registered to provide nursing care for up to 56 people, including those living with dementia and those with physical disabilities, and it holds nursing registration, which means a qualified nurse should be on duty at all times. The main limitation for families reading this report is that the published summary is brief and contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life at the home. There are no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no observations of staff interactions, and no specific information about staffing numbers, mealtimes, or activities. A Good rating from a single inspection visit tells you the home met the standard on that day, but it does not tell you what living there feels like week to week. Before making a decision, visit the home unannounced if possible, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), and ask specifically how many permanent staff work on the dementia unit after 8pm.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Croston Park Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Croston Park Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where warmth meets specialist care for every generation
Croston Park – Your Trusted nursing home
Families searching for specialist care often find themselves drawn to Croston Park in Leyland. This North West home brings together expertise in dementia care, physical disabilities support, and care for both younger and older adults under one roof. The beautiful surroundings create a welcoming backdrop for the attentive care delivered here.
Who they care for
The team provides specialist support for adults of all ages, including those under 65 who need care. They have particular expertise in dementia care and supporting people with physical disabilities.
For families navigating dementia, the team brings specialist knowledge to daily care. They understand the unique challenges and work to maintain dignity and connection throughout the journey.
The home & environment
The home itself catches the eye — it's a beautiful building that residents and families appreciate. The surroundings contribute to the overall sense of comfort that defines the experience here.
“Getting a feel for any care home takes more than reading about it — a visit often answers the questions that matter most.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
