How many care home beds are there in Preston?

There are 1,493 registered care home beds across 45 CQC-registered homes in Preston, of which 908 are in homes registered for nursing care and 1,145 in homes registered for dementia care (2026-07-10).

Is Preston undersupplied or oversupplied with care beds?

Preston has 54.4 beds per 100 residents aged 85+, against a national average of 32.5 — oversupplied. That is 600 beds above what the national rate implies.

How will demand for care beds in Preston change by 2043?

The population aged 85+ in Preston is projected to change by +59.6% between 2025 and 2043 (ONS 2022-based projections). Held at today's 1,493 beds, that would be 34.1 beds per 100 aged 85+ — in line with national.

How many care beds does Preston need?

At the national rate of 32.5 beds per 100 aged 85+, Preston would hold about 893 beds today against its actual 1,493, rising to roughly 1,425 beds by 2043 as the 85+ population grows.

Care in Preston

45 homes · 1,493 beds · CQC + ONS · 2026-07-10

Preston carries 54.4 beds per 100 residents aged 85+, against a national average of 32.5 — oversupplied

54.4

beds per 100 aged 85+ (national 32.5)

1,493

registered beds · 45 homes

2,747

residents aged 85+ (2020)

+59.6%

projected 85+ change to 2043

The population aged 85+ in Preston is projected to change +59.6% by 2043. Even then, today's 1,493 beds broadly meet the national rate — this is a market to hold, not to chase.

2,747

85+ today

4,384

85+ in 2043

Demand & supply today

Residents aged 75+	9,695
Residents aged 85+	2,747
Registered care beds	1,493
Beds per 100 aged 85+	54.4
Beds at the national rate (32.5/100)	893
Surplus vs national rate	600 beds
Beds in homes registered for nursing	908
Beds in homes registered for dementia	1,145

Quality of the existing stock

72% of beds sit in homes rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC. 308 beds sit in homes rated Requires improvement or Inadequate — supply that may not endure, and therefore latent demand a new scheme can plan around.

Outstanding · 10Good · 1,059Requires improvement · 308Inadequate · 0Not rated · 116

Largest providers in Preston

Provider	Homes	Beds
Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited	3	150
DHCH14 Limited	2	110
Your Care Provider Ltd	1	106
Lancashire County Council	3	99
Simply Care Group UK Ltd	1	87
London and Manchester Healthcare (Fulwood) Limited	1	74
J.T. Care Homes Limited	3	71
Preston Glades Ltd	1	65

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Care in Preston — questions

How many care home beds are there in Preston?: There are 1,493 registered care home beds across 45 CQC-registered homes in Preston, of which 908 are in homes registered for nursing care and 1,145 in homes registered for dementia care (2026-07-10).
Is Preston undersupplied or oversupplied with care beds?: Preston has 54.4 beds per 100 residents aged 85+, against a national average of 32.5 — oversupplied. That is 600 beds above what the national rate implies.
How will demand for care beds in Preston change by 2043?: The population aged 85+ in Preston is projected to change by +59.6% between 2025 and 2043 (ONS 2022-based projections). Held at today's 1,493 beds, that would be 34.1 beds per 100 aged 85+ — in line with national.
How many care beds does Preston need?: At the national rate of 32.5 beds per 100 aged 85+, Preston would hold about 893 beds today against its actual 1,493, rising to roughly 1,425 beds by 2043 as the 85+ population grows.

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Method: CQC HSCA Active Locations give every registered care home, its beds, registration scope (nursing / dementia) and latest rating; each home is assigned to a local authority by its nearest ONS population-weighted centroid. Demand is ONS small-area population aged 75+/85+ (2020); growth is ONS 2022-based subnational projections for the 85+ band (2025–2043). The national benchmark of 32.5 beds per 100 aged 85+ is computed from the same data, not assumed. Figures are estimates for research and site screening, not a substitute for a commissioned feasibility study. Updated July 2026.