Nursing Homes in Westmorland and Furness
Westmorland and Furness has 18 CQC registered nursing homes. 14 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding, 3 Requires improvement. 11 of the 18 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Westmorland and Furness at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Westmorland and Furness.
- Westmorland and Furness 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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What nursing care in Westmorland and Furness involves and what to look for
What a nursing home provides
A nursing home offers accommodation and personal care in the same way a residential home does, but with registered nurses on duty at all times. That allows it to manage clinical needs such as complex wound care, tube feeding, unstable long term conditions and medicines that must be given by a nurse. It is the right setting when an assessment shows that help with washing, dressing and meals alone would no longer keep somebody safe. Homes here range from larger care centres to smaller houses in rural settings, and the atmosphere that suits one person will not suit another.
Reading the inspection record
All eighteen homes listed here are registered with the Care Quality Commission, and every one has been inspected. One has been rated Outstanding and fourteen Good, while three hold Requires Improvement. Inspectors judge whether a home is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led, and in a nursing setting the safe judgement carries particular weight because it covers medicines, wound care, staffing levels and moving people safely. A home rated Good overall can still be weaker in the area that matters most to your relative, so read all five judgements, and check the date, since a home under new management may have moved on.
What to ask and notice on a visit
Ask how many registered nurses are on duty by day and overnight, how often agency nurses cover shifts, and how the home works with district nurses and general practitioners. Watch how staff speak to residents who are not asking for anything, how quickly call bells are answered and whether people are up and occupied. Homes in this listing include settings such as Boarbank Hall Nursing Home, Cartmel Grange, Appleby Grange and Jubilee House Therapy Centre. Given the distances involved locally, be realistic about how often the family could visit.
Getting an assessment and arranging funding in Westmorland and Furness
The care needs assessment
A nursing placement should follow an assessment rather than a hurried search. It is free, open to anyone who appears to need care and support whatever their means, and it produces the written record of eligible needs that homes will work from. A practitioner from Westmorland and Furness Council will consider personal care, mobility, nutrition, medication, mental wellbeing and the clinical support somebody needs day to day. If you have been caring for the person yourself, ask for a carer's assessment at the same time.
Fees, contributions and funded nursing care
A financial assessment of income and capital follows where needs are eligible. The council may then meet the fees in full, meet part of them with a contribution from the person moving in, or conclude that the placement is privately funded. Nursing fees are higher than residential fees because of the qualified staff on the rota, and they vary considerably between homes. Where someone has been assessed as needing care from a registered nurse, a contribution towards that element may be paid through funded nursing care, and a small number of people with substantial health needs have the full cost met by the health service. Ask each home for its weekly fee in writing and what it covers.
18 nursing homes in Westmorland and Furness
- Appleby Grange · Bongate, Appleby In Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness, CA16 6HN
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Cinnabar Support and Living Ltd
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...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Risedale at Abbey Meadow · Duchy Court, Barrow In Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA13 0BF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Risedale Estates Limited
We at Risedale at Abbey Meadow are proud to offer compassionate nursing home care in the heart of Barrow in Furness, providing a welcoming home for older people and adults with a range of complex needs. Set within the wider Westmorland and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Risedale at Lonsdale Nursing Home · Risedale at Lonsdale, Barrow In Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA14 2JB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Risedale Estates Limited
Here at Risedale at Lonsdale, we are a nursing home based in Barrow in Furness, in the heart of Westmorland and Furness, and we are proud to provide a genuine home for the people who live with us. We care for a wide range of individuals,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Risedale Nursing Home · Risedale, Barrow In Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA14 5LE
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Risedale Estates Limited
Risedale Nursing Home in Barrow In Furness provides nursing care for older people and younger adults, with qualified nurses on duty throughout the day and night. Health needs are therefore met on site by people who know the resident well,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow) · The Croft, Barrow In Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA14 4HE
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Croft Care Trust
We are The Croft Nursing Home in Barrow In Furness, and we provide nursing care for adults who need clinical support alongside help with daily living. Having registered nurses on site around the clock means that changing health needs can...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - 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 - Westmorland Court Nursing and Residential Home · High Knott Road, Carnforth, Westmorland and Furness, LA5 0AW
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Westmorland Healthcare Limited
Westmorland Court Nursing and Residential Home in Carnforth provides both residential and nursing care for older people and for younger adults, including people living with dementia, along with respite and short stays. Having nursing on...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Boarbank Hall Nursing Home · Allithwaite, Grange-over-sands, Westmorland and Furness, LA11 7NH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Boarbank Hall Convalescent Home
We at Boarbank Hall Nursing Home offer compassionate nursing care in the peaceful coastal town of Grange over Sands, a setting long cherished for its gentle pace, sea views, and welcoming community spirit. Our home provides a place where...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Cartmel Grange · Allithwaite Road, Grange Over Sands, Westmorland and Furness, LA11 7EL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Brancaster Care Homes Limited
Here at Cartmel Grange, we provide nursing home care in the heart of Grange Over Sands, a setting that many of our residents and their families tell us feels genuinely welcoming from the moment they walk through the door. We are proud to...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Ann House · Ann Street, Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, LA9 6AA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Elysium Healthcare (Ann House) Limited
Ann House is a nursing home in Kendal. We provide nursing care for adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. Combining nursing with learning disability support is a...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - Care Home · Burton Road, Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, LA9 7JA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Abbey Healthcare (Westmoreland) Limited
Kendal Care Home is a nursing home in Kendal in Westmorland and Furness. We care for older people and younger adults who need nursing support, including people living with dementia, people managing mental health conditions and people with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Heron Hill Care Home · Valley Drive, Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, LA9 7SE
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Abbey Healthcare (Kendal) Limited
Heron Hill Care Home is a nursing home in Kendal, caring for older people whose health needs have gone beyond what can be managed comfortably at home. Having qualified nurses here at every hour means changes in somebody's condition are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Summerhill Care Home · East View, Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, LA9 4JY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by HC-One No.1 Limited
We at Summerhill Care Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the welcoming market town of Kendal, nestled within the beautiful Westmorland and Furness area of the North West. Our home provides a calm, supportive environment...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - St Gregory's House · Preston Patrick, Milnthorpe, Westmorland and Furness, LA7 7NY
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by St. Gregory's House Limited
St Gregory's House in Milnthorpe provides both nursing and residential care for older people, including those living with dementia. Offering the two together matters a great deal in practice. It means that when somebody's health changes...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Jubilee House Therapy Centre · Eamont Park, Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, CA10 2BN
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by Fire Fighters Charity
Jubilee House Therapy Centre is in Penrith, providing nursing care for older people and for adults whose health needs mean qualified nurses need to be on hand at any hour. Rehabilitation and therapy are a real part of what we do, so a good...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Hollow Oak Nursing Home · Haverthwaite, Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness, LA12 8AD
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Ryehill Country Lodge Limited
Hollow Oak Nursing Home is a nursing home in Ulverston, in Westmorland and Furness. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, including residents living with dementia, residents with a physical disability and residents...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Risedale at Aldingham Nursing Home · Aldingham, Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness, LA12 9RT
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Risedale Estates Limited
Risedale at Aldingham Nursing Home near Ulverston cares for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing support, including residents living with dementia and residents with a physical disability. Nurses are on site...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Swarthdale Nursing Home · Rake Lane, Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness, LA12 9NQ
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Vishomil Limited
We at Swarthdale Nursing Home are proud to offer dedicated nursing care for older people in the welcoming market town of Ulverston, nestled within the beautiful Westmorland and Furness area of the North West. Our home provides a calm,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia 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
- The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow), 24 February 2026, Good
- St Gregory's House Limited, 7 January 2026, Requires improvement
- Heron Hill Care Home, 14 November 2025, Good
Longest since a report
- Ann House, 4 March 2018, Good
- Hollow Oak Nursing Home Limited, 3 October 2018, Good
- Risedale at Aldingham Nursing Home, 1 December 2018, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Westmorland and Furness
How many nursing homes are there in Westmorland and Furness?
Westmorland and Furness has 18 CQC registered nursing homes: 1 Outstanding, 14 Good, 3 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Westmorland and Furness?
Westmorland and Furness 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 nursing homes in Westmorland and Furness were inspected most recently?
The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow) (24 February 2026), St Gregory's House Limited (7 January 2026) and Heron Hill Care Home (14 November 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.