Heron Hill Care Home
Nursing home · Kendal
Valley Drive, Esthwaite Avenue, Kendal, LA9 7SE
Run by Abbey Healthcare (Kendal) Limited
- GoodCQC · Nov 2025
- 8.4Our score
- Beds86
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01539 738800
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 14 November 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringOutstanding
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Heron Hill Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-452087348
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Heron Hill Care Home
Heron Hill Care Home provides residential and nursing care for older people, including specialist dementia support. The home combines a relaxed environment with activities and trips tailored to residents’ preferences, such as local outings, exercise classes and live performances.
Dining supports individual needs and choices. Residents can dine with companions or use quieter private areas, while meal information records likes, dislikes, allergies and other requirements. The culinary team supports modified textures, including IDDSI puree levels, for residents with dysphagia. The culinary team supports modified textures for residents with dysphagia, helping maintain a fuller dining experience.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Kendal
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Care HomeKendal | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Riverside HouseKendal | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Silver HoweKendal | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| 39a Castle RoadKendal | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Fairmead HouseKendal | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Dysphagia-aware dining
- Activities tailored to preferences
- Private dining options
Suits: Older people needing dementia or nursing care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Valley Drive, Esthwaite Avenue, Kendal, LA9 7SE
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Questions families ask
How much does Heron Hill Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Heron Hill Care Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Westmorland and Furness council paid on average £1,004 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Heron Hill Care Home whether it takes residents funded by Westmorland and Furness council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). In a nursing home the NHS also pays £267.68 a week towards the nursing care of residents assessed as needing it. People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.