Longcroft

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Longcroft is a residential care home in Lancaster, Lancashire (LA1 5EF).

About Longcroft

Longcroft provides residential care in Lancaster for older people and younger adults. We support people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities and autism, people managing mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities and people who have sight or hearing loss, and we also support people whose lives have been affected by alcohol or drug misuse. Planned respite stays are available. We treat this as a home first and a care setting second. The people living here have their own rooms, their own routines and a genuine say in how the place runs, and our staff fit around them rather than running everybody to one timetable. Support covers personal care, medicines, meals, money and the practical work of a household, and we stand back wherever somebody can manage without us. The detail is where most of the real work lies. How a person communicates, what makes an environment feel manageable, how much warning they need before something changes, and how they want to be helped are all things we learn from the person rather than assume. For people with mental health needs, and for people recovering from alcohol or drug misuse, consistency and an absence of judgement count for a great deal. Please come and visit, and talk to the people who live here.

Care provided at Longcroft

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Longcroft

Where is Longcroft located?

Longcroft is a residential care home in Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5EF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Longcroft provide?

Longcroft is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.

Does Longcroft provide dementia care?

Yes. Longcroft supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Longcroft offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Longcroft

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

Yes. Longcroft is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Longcroft 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. Longcroft 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. Longcroft 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

Longcroft 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 Longcroft. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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