Dixons Farm

Dixons Farm is a residential care home in Preston, Lancashire (PR5 6AS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Dixons Farm

Dixons Farm is a residential care home near Preston supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, including younger adults. We also offer respite stays. What we try to provide is a settled household rather than a service with bedrooms attached. People choose how their rooms look, what they eat, when they get up and how much of the day they want to spend in company. Those choices are not an extra. They are most of what makes somewhere liveable. Support is planned around what each person wants to be able to do rather than only around risk. For some that is cooking, shopping and handling money. For others it is getting to college or work, keeping up friendships and family contact, or simply having a predictable environment where sensory needs are understood rather than worked around. Where someone needs a great deal of help, we still look hard for the parts they can manage, because independence disappears quietly unless somebody is protecting it. Communication gets real attention here. We learn how each person tells us what they want, including those who use little or no speech, and we adjust to them rather than the reverse. Being a little outside Preston gives us space and quiet, which suits a lot of the people we support, and we make good use of the town and surrounding area too. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and visit us.

Care provided at Dixons Farm

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Dixons Farm

Where is Dixons Farm located?

Dixons Farm is a residential care home in Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6AS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Dixons Farm provide?

Dixons Farm is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Dixons Farm's CQC rating?

Dixons Farm is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 13 March 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Dixons Farm offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Dixons Farm offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Dixons Farm

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Dixons Farm is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Dixons Farm is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Dixons Farm offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Dixons Farm supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the North West

Dixons Farm has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Dixons Farm. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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