The CQC check how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led care homes are, giving each area a rating and then the care home an overall rating.
These are the care homes within a five-mile radius of Preston city centre which currently have an inadequate or requires improvement rating.
In some cases improvements may have been made ahead of their next CQC inspection.
5. Hulton House Care Residence
Hulton House Care Residence on Lightfoot Green Lane, Preston, was rated as 'inadequate' by the CQC in February 2023 Photo: Google
6. The Knowle Care Home
The Knowle Care Home on Egerton Road, Preston, was rated as 'requires improvement' by the CQC in June 2022 Photo: Google
7. Moor Park House
Moor Park House on Garstang Road, Preston, was rated as 'requires improvement' by the CQC in January 2021 Photo: Google
8. Brockholes Brow (Deafway)
Brockholes Brow (Deafway) on Brockholes Brow, Preston, was rated as 'requires improvement' by the CQC in September 2022 Photo: Google