Care Homes in Carnforth
Carnforth has 7 CQC registered care homes. 5 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding, 1 Requires improvement. 5 of the 7 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Carnforth at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Carnforth, to help you judge the options below.
- Lancashire County Council pays, residential care: £1,039 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,249 to £1,514, median £1,409
- Care home beds filled across Westmorland and Furness: 90%. The 12 month average is 89%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 56
- People aged 75 and over: 32,100. Rising to 36,400 by 2035, up 13%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 10 changed owner, covering 437 beds.
- Who pays, across Westmorland and Furness (estimate): 50% council, 30% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 4,100. Rising to 5,000 by 2035, up 22%
- People aged 85 and over: 8,400. Rising to 12,000 by 2035, up 44%
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Planning and paying for care in Carnforth
Starting with an assessment
Funded support opens with a care needs assessment, which Lancashire County Council carries out for adults living in this area. A request can be made by the person needing care, by a relative or friend acting on their behalf, or by a professional such as a general practitioner or a hospital discharge team, and there is no charge whatever the household income. The assessment records what someone manages independently and where support would help, and its conclusions establish what type of registration a provider needs to hold. Where a relative gives regular unpaid support, ask for a carer's assessment alongside it.
Fees and contributions
Where eligible needs are identified, a financial assessment establishes the council's contribution and the person's own. Savings and capital above the national threshold ordinarily mean the placement is privately funded, with the weekly fee agreed directly with the home. Ask each home to set out what that fee covers rather than accepting a single figure, since chiropody, hairdressing, newspapers and transport to appointments are commonly billed separately and add up considerably across a year.
Direct payments
A council contribution can be taken as a direct payment rather than a placement the council arranges. That carries more paperwork but keeps the choice of home with the family, which counts for a good deal where only six are listed.
Choosing a provider in Carnforth and what to check
What the ratings are telling you
One home here is rated Outstanding, four are rated Good and one has not yet been inspected. The Outstanding report repays close reading, since it names which of the regulator's five key questions was judged exceptional and why, and that often reveals a particular strength such as activities, end of life care or how the home works with relatives. For the homes rated Good, check the inspection date as well as the word, because a judgement from four years ago rests on older evidence than a recent one. For the home without a rating, the evidence has to come from how long it has been open and what the manager can account for.
What to ask and notice
Ask how many staff are on duty by day and overnight, how long the manager has been in post and what turnover has been like, because continuity shapes daily life more than furnishings do. Visit around a mealtime and watch how staff speak to residents who are not asking for anything. Keer Sands Residential Home holds the Outstanding rating in this field, and Holly Bank Care Home, Brant Howe Residential Home, Middleton Fells and the Abbeyfield Silverdale and District listing each carry a profile here.
Before a move is agreed
Read the contract on notice periods and how fees are reviewed, and check what happens if needs increase beyond what the registration covers. Ask to see a sample care plan and find out how often it is revisited with relatives.
7 care homes in Carnforth
- Elmsfield House · Elmsfield House, Carnforth, Westmorland and Furness, LA6 1RJ
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Elmsfield House Limited
We at Elmsfield House are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the welcoming market town of Carnforth, where older people find a true home from home. Nestled within the scenic countryside of Westmorland and Furness, our care...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Abbeyfield Silverdale & District Society · Cove House, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0SG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Abbeyfield Silverdale Society
We at Abbeyfield Silverdale & District Society are proud to offer a warm, welcoming residential care home in the peaceful community of Carnforth, Lancashire, where older people can enjoy comfortable living alongside compassionate, person...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - St Anne's Community Services - Jenkin Lodge · Jenkin Lodge, Carnforth, North Yorkshire, LA6 3JL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by St Anne's Community Services
Jenkin Lodge is a residential care home in Carnforth, supporting adults with a learning disability and adults who are autistic. We are a small home, and we intend to stay that way, because the kind of support we offer depends on knowing...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - Holly Bank Care Home · The Promenade, Carnforth, Westmorland and Furness, LA5 0AA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Aegis Residential Care Homes Limited
At Holly Bank Care Home in Carnforth, we provide a warm and homely environment where older people can feel genuinely settled and supported. Nestled in Westmorland and Furness, we are proud to be part of the local community and to offer...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Middleton Fells · Middleton Fells, Carnforth, Westmorland and Furness, LA6 2NF
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by OA2 Adults Limited
Here at Middleton Fells, we are a residential care home based in Carnforth, in the heart of Westmorland and Furness. We support adults with learning disabilities and autism, including younger adults, and we offer both long term residential...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Brant Howe Residential Home · Fairbank, Carnforth, Westmorland and Furness, LA6 2DU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Brant Howe Limited
Brant Howe Residential Home is in Carnforth, and we provide residential care for older people, including those living with dementia and those with a physical disability. We also offer respite stays. We are a residential home rather than a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Keer Sands Residential Home · Crag Bank Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9JA
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by Mr & Mrs S Plevey
Keer Sands Residential Home is a care home in Carnforth, Lancashire, providing residential care for older people, along with shorter respite stays. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. We raise it...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
What care costs in Westmorland and Furness, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care North West figure, because too few Westmorland and Furness homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,409. | £1,039 | £1,249 to £1,514 |
| Nursing care England figure, because too few Westmorland and Furness homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916. | £1,087 | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care North West figure, because too few Westmorland and Furness homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,533. | Not published separately | £1,372 to £1,648 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Westmorland and Furness homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Middleton Fells, 2 June 2026, Requires improvement
- Keer Sands Residential Home, 14 March 2024, Outstanding
- Holly Bank Care Home, 16 June 2022, Good
Longest since a report
- Abbeyfield Silverdale & District Society Limited, 31 May 2018, Good
- St Anne's Community Services - Jenkin Lodge, 30 August 2018, Good
- Elmsfield House Limited, 17 May 2019, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Carnforth
How many care homes are there in Carnforth?
Carnforth has 7 CQC registered care homes: 1 Outstanding, 5 Good, 1 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Carnforth?
Lancashire County Council pays an average of £1,039 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,249 to £1,514 a week. North West figure, because too few Westmorland and Furness homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,409. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in Carnforth were inspected most recently?
Middleton Fells (2 June 2026), Keer Sands Residential Home (14 March 2024) and Holly Bank Care Home (16 June 2022) have the most recent CQC reports.