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Care homes in Freckleton
CQC lists 3 care homes in Freckleton, with 85 beds between them. Of the 3 CQC has rated, 67% are Good or Outstanding (versus 83% across Lancashire and 83% across England). Our estimate of typical fees in Freckleton: about £1,260 a week for residential careestimated. 1 care home was last rated more than four years ago. Most recently, Croft House Rest Home was rated Requires improvement on 25 June 2025.
Source: CQC register · Updated 26 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 3.
- 2 of the 3 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement.
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- Whatever your savings, Lancashire council will assess care needs for free.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Freckleton", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 3registered care homes
- 67%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 0have nursing care
- 1inspected or rated in the last 2 years
| Care | Freckleton | North West | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care, a week | £1,260 | £1,210 | £1,400 |
Freckleton care homes, ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
The Old Vicarage Care Home
What inspectors found: Since our last inspection, a new registered manager had begun working at the service.
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Freckleton Lodge
What inspectors found: The service can support up to 28 older and younger adults who may be living with a dementia.
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Croft House Rest Home
What inspectors found: The assessment was undertaken to review compliance with the legal regulations.
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Dementia care homes in Freckleton
3 of the 3 care homes in Freckleton are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 2 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 3 registered for dementia.
How much care homes charge in Freckleton
| Residential care home | £1,205 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,515 a week |
Lancashire County Council's own rates: £23.74 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £789.93 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £887.20 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Choosing a provider that charges more usually means paying the difference as a top-up.
An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Work out your weekly cost or ask local providers for their prices.
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A closer look at the data for Freckleton
No Outstanding ratings in Freckleton yet, against 14 across Lancashire. Counting all listed care homes, not only rated ones, Freckleton (67% Good or Outstanding) is 4th out of 7 local towns, led by Cottam (80%). Compare Freckleton's 67% Good or Outstanding with 83% for the rated care homes among the 402 we list in Lancashire. 33% of care homes in Freckleton have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 16% across Lancashire. The newest registration is Freckleton Lodge, registered with CQC in April 2019. Registered specialisms here: 2 of 3 list physical disabilities, 1 of 3 list learning disabilities and 1 of 3 list mental health conditions. The average home here has 28 beds; the typical home across Lancashire has 28. The oldest current rating dates from December 2020 (Freckleton Lodge).
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How Freckleton compares with towns nearby
| Place | How far | Care homes | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freckleton | – | 3 | 2 |
| Kirkham | 2.1 mi | 4 | 2 |
| Cottam | 4.8 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Tarleton | 5.1 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Lytham St Anne's | 5.7 mi | 37 | 28 |
| Penwortham | 5.8 mi | 5 | 4 |
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Care homes in Freckleton: your questions answered
Which care homes can I choose from in Freckleton?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 lists 3 care homes in Freckleton. Of these, 3 support people living with dementia. Highly rated options include The Old Vicarage Care Home and Freckleton Lodge.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Freckleton have?
Of the 3 that have been rated, 2 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated below Good.
What are typical care home prices in Freckleton?
Average self-funder fees in North West, 2026: residential care home £1,205 a week; nursing home £1,515 a week. An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Our cost guide has more detail.
Will Lancashire council pay for a care home?
Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means Lancashire council has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting Lancashire council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Freckleton?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 1 of the 3 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 2 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Freckleton compare with nearby towns for care homes?
Nearest towns we cover: Kirkham (2.1 miles): 4, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Cottam (4.8 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Tarleton (5.1 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding. Freckleton itself has 3, 2 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: care homes around Freckleton
- Care homes in Kirkham 2.1 mi
- Care homes in Cottam 4.8 mi
- Care homes in Tarleton 5.1 mi
- Care homes in Lytham St Anne's 5.7 mi
- Care homes in Penwortham 5.8 mi
- Care homes in Fulwood 6.4 mi
- Care homes in Preston 7.1 mi
- Care homes in Broughton 7.4 mi
More for Freckleton, plus guides
- Help paying for care in Lancashire
- Best rated care homes in Lancashire
- Nursing homes in Lancashire
- Care home fees across England, 2026: regional and council averages
- Top rated 2026: services rated Outstanding in Lancashire
- Home care in Freckleton (80)
- How to read a CQC rating
- How NHS-funded nursing care works
- Knowing when a care home is the right step
- Home care versus a care home
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.