Appleby Grange

About Us

We at Appleby Grange are proud to offer nursing home care in the historic market town of Appleby in Westmorland, providing a warm and welcoming home for older people and adults with a range of complex needs. Nestled within the beautiful Westmorland and Furness countryside, our setting combines the tranquillity of rural Cumbria with the reassuring comforts of a purpose focused nursing environment.

Our home is thoughtfully situated to allow residents to enjoy the peaceful character of Appleby whilst remaining close to the amenities and community life of the town. The surrounding area offers gentle scenery that many of our residents and their loved ones find genuinely uplifting, whether taking in the views, enjoying quiet moments, or receiving visitors in comfortable communal spaces. We aim to create an atmosphere that feels less like an institution and more like a genuine home, where familiar faces, kind words, and thoughtful touches shape everyday life.

Nursing care sits at the heart of what we do. Our team supports residents who require ongoing clinical attention alongside compassionate personal care, ensuring that health needs are met with skill, dignity, and consistency. For older people who may be living with frailty or complex conditions, we offer a steady, attentive presence that families can rely on around the clock.

We also provide specialist dementia care, understanding that every person living with dementia has their own history, preferences, and rhythms. Our approach focuses on maintaining familiarity, offering gentle reassurance, and creating meaningful moments throughout the day. Families often tell us how much peace of mind they gain from knowing their loved one is supported by a team that sees the person first, always.

For adults living with mental health needs, we offer a considered and respectful environment where wellbeing is nurtured through routine, understanding, and individualised support. We recognise that younger adults may have very different aspirations and daily needs compared with older residents, and we shape our support around each person's goals, interests, and personal journey.

Respite care is also available at Appleby Grange, offering short term stays that can provide vital relief for family carers or a supportive setting for someone recovering after a hospital stay. Whether the need is planned in advance or arises more suddenly, we aim to make the transition into respite care as smooth and reassuring as possible, welcoming each guest with the same warmth we extend to our permanent residents.

Our most recent CQC inspection awarded Appleby Grange an overall rating of Good, with Good ratings across the Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive domains. This reflects the everyday commitment of our team to deliver care that keeps residents secure, supports their health and independence, treats them with genuine kindness, and adapts to their changing needs. The Well led domain was rated as Requires Improvement, and we take that feedback seriously as an opportunity to strengthen our leadership and governance so that the quality of care our residents experience is matched by the quality of the systems that support it. Continuous improvement is something we embrace openly, and families are always welcome to speak with us about how we are progressing.

Choosing a nursing home for someone you love is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the weight of that choice. If you are exploring options in Appleby in Westmorland or the wider Cumbria area, we warmly invite you to get in touch, ask questions, and arrange a visit to see our home for yourself. At Appleby Grange, we are here to listen, to reassure, and to walk alongside you as you find the right care for your loved one.

Common questions about Appleby Grange

Where is Appleby Grange located?

Appleby Grange is a nursing home in Appleby In Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness, CA16 6HN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Appleby Grange provide?

Appleby Grange is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Appleby Grange's CQC rating?

Appleby Grange is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 15 October 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Appleby Grange provide dementia care?

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

Does Appleby Grange offer respite or short-term care?

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

Contact Appleby Grange

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

Care We Offer

• Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
• Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
• Mental Health: Support for people managing a mental health condition, with routines that promote stability and wellbeing.
• Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
• Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
• Nursing Care: Round-the-clock care from qualified nurses for residents with medical or complex health needs.

Questions families ask about Appleby Grange

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 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?

Yes. Appleby Grange is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Appleby Grange is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Appleby Grange 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?

Yes. Appleby Grange supports younger adults as well as older people. Source: CQC register

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: 15 October 2020
• Report published: 15 October 2020

Overall: Good

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

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.

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