The Lakes
Residential care home · Askam in Furness
Ireleth Road, Askam In Furness, LA16 7JD
Run by Vicarage Care Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Jul 2023
- 6.8Our score
- Beds41
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01229 465189
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 26 July 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Lakes
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-117623532
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Lakes
The Lakes provides full-time residential dementia care for people living with dementia, with support for their families as well as residents. The home’s care team focuses on physical, emotional and cognitive wellbeing, using individual knowledge of residents’ stories, preferences and daily needs to shape support.
Life at The Lakes includes a varied programme of activities, from crafting, painting and poetry to singalongs, nostalgia sessions and outings to the seaside or local attractions. Families can also access counselling, support groups and educational resources. A dedicated cinema room offers weekly films and can be pre-booked by families for private viewing with a loved one. 24 hour residential care is provided by a team specialising in dementia support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Askam in Furness
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staveley HouseDalton-in-furness | 2.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lapstone HouseMillom | 3.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| St George's Residential Care HomeMillom | 3.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Abbotsfield Residential Care HomeBarrow-in-furness | 3.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ostley HouseBarrow in Furness | 4.1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Dedicated dementia care specialists
- Family support groups and counselling
- Cinema room for resident and family use
Ask about
- The listed extension project was expected to finish by the end of 2024
Suits: People living with dementia and families needing ongoing support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Ireleth Road, Askam In Furness, LA16 7JD
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Questions families ask
Can families book the cinema room?
Yes. Families can pre-book the cinema room, which has a 4K full screen and surround sound system.
Is laundry included in the care?
Yes. They provide a complimentary laundry service, washing, pressing and promptly returning residents’ garments.
What support is available for families of residents with dementia?
They offer counselling, support groups and educational resources to provide guidance and emotional support for families.
What activities and outings are available?
Their programme includes crafts, painting, bingo, knitting, poetry, singalongs, nostalgia sessions and trips to the seaside or local attractions.
How much does The Lakes cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Lakes for its weekly fee. As a guide, Westmorland and Furness council paid on average £1,203 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.