Shepherds Lodge Residential Home

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We at Shepherds Lodge Residential Home offer a warm and welcoming residential care setting in Barrow in Furness, providing specialist support for adults living with learning disabilities and autism. Nestled within the Westmorland and Furness community, our home is designed to feel like a true home, where every resident is valued as an individual.

Our location in the LA postcode area places us within easy reach of local amenities, green spaces, and the wider Furness peninsula, allowing residents to remain connected to the community they know and love. The home itself provides a comfortable, homely environment where familiar surroundings, considered layouts, and welcoming communal areas help foster a genuine sense of belonging. We aim to create spaces that feel calm, safe, and personal, so that each resident can settle in and thrive at their own pace.

Specialising in residential care for people with learning disabilities and autism means that our approach is built around understanding, patience, and respect. We recognise that every person has their own preferences, routines, communication style, and aspirations, and our care reflects this. In practice, this means tailoring daily life to suit each individual, supporting residents to develop independence wherever possible, and encouraging participation in meaningful activities that bring joy, confidence, and a sense of achievement. We work closely with families, healthcare professionals, and advocates to ensure that the support we provide is consistent, compassionate, and centred on what truly matters to each resident.

For families, this means peace of mind in knowing that your loved one is being cared for in an environment that prioritises dignity, safety, and personal growth. We understand that choosing a care home is one of the most significant decisions a family can make, and we are committed to being open, communicative, and inclusive throughout the journey, welcoming family involvement as a vital part of each resident's life.

Following our most recent inspection in April 2023, the Care Quality Commission rated Shepherds Lodge Residential Home as Good across all five key areas: safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well led. This consistent rating reflects the dedication of our team and our ongoing commitment to delivering thoughtful, high quality care. It also offers reassurance to families that the standards of safety, leadership, and compassion they would expect are being met across every aspect of life at our home.

If you are exploring residential care options in Barrow in Furness for a loved one with a learning disability or autism, we warmly invite you to get in touch. We would be delighted to answer your questions, share more about our approach, and help you decide whether Shepherds Lodge could be the right place to call home. Whatever stage you are at in your search, please know that you are not alone, and we are here to support you every step of the way.

Common questions about Shepherds Lodge Residential Home

Where is Shepherds Lodge Residential Home located?

Shepherds Lodge Residential Home is a residential care home in Barrow In Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA14 5LQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Shepherds Lodge Residential Home provide?

Shepherds Lodge Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Shepherds Lodge Residential Home's CQC rating?

Shepherds Lodge Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 26 April 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Shepherds Lodge Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Contact Shepherds Lodge Residential Home

Phone the home directly, or send an enquiry and we will pass it on.

Care We Offer

  • Learning Disability / Autism: Person-centred support that helps people with a learning disability or autism live as independently as possible.
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about Shepherds Lodge Residential Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 6 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

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

No. Shepherds Lodge Residential Home 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. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Shepherds Lodge Residential Home 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. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Shepherds Lodge Residential Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.

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.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 26 April 2023
  • Report published: 26 April 2023

Overall: Good

  • Safe: Good
  • Effective: Good
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Good
  • Well-led: Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

Typical weekly fees in the North West

Shepherds Lodge Residential Home 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 Shepherds Lodge Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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