Care homes in Lancaster

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Lancaster has 43 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 13 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 2 Outstanding, 35 Good and 5 Requires improvement. 1 home is not rated yet. Lancashire council paid on average £925 a week for a residential care place and £1,131 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

Lancaster at a glance

43on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding2
  • Good35
  • Requires improvement5
  • Not yet rated1
  • 88% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.9 / 10
  • Types of care93% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Lancaster on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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43 care homes in Lancaster

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Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service

Run by Lancashire County Council

Thorpe Avenue, Torrisholme, Morecambe, LA4 6NG
OutstandingCQC · Nov 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service provides respite accommodation for young adults with learning disabilities, giving families and carers a planned break while the person staying receives residential support. It is suited to temporary care arrangements rather than a permanent move.

The service is registered as a care home without nursing and focuses on short stays for people whose needs fall within learning disability support.

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Keer Sands Residential Home

Run by Mr & Mrs S Plevey

Crag Bank Road, Carnforth, LA5 9JA
OutstandingCQC · Mar 2024
  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Elderly care

Keer Sands Residential Home offers a small residential setting for older people near Carnforth, with care designed to preserve independence while meeting needs for personal care, food and safe shelter. Care plans can be adapted around changing needs and personal wishes.

Accommodation includes eight single rooms and one shared room, plus a sitting room, conservatory and dining room.

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Thornton Lodge Residential Care Home

Run by Morecambe Care Limited

43-47 Thornton Road, Morecambe, LA4 5PD
GoodCQC · Aug 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 36 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Thornton Lodge Residential Care Home supports older people, including residents living with dementia or mental health conditions. It is part of Morecambe Care, whose Lancashire homes offer residential, dementia, respite and engagement services.

Residents and families are encouraged to help shape care and personalise bedrooms with familiar belongings.

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Abbeyfield Silverdale & District Society Limited

Run by Abbeyfield Silverdale Society

Cove House, Cove Road, Silverdale, Carnforth, LA5 0SG
GoodCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 24 beds
  • Elderly care

Residential care at Abbeyfield Silverdale & District Society Limited supports older people with personal care, daily living assistance, meals and 24-hour support. The service also offers residential respite for temporary stays, including periods when family carers need a break or when someone is recovering.

Day care provides structured daytime support, while the home’s extensive gardens overlook Morecambe Bay.

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Across The Bay

Run by Across The Bay LTD

479 Marine Road East, Morecambe, LA4 6AF
GoodCQC · Dec 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 24 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 24 residents in Morecambe, run by Across The Bay LTD. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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Ash-lee

Run by Ashmoor Health Care Limited

18 Thornton Road, Morecambe, LA4 5PE
GoodCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 10 residents in Morecambe, run by Ashmoor Health Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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Ashton Manor Care Home

Run by Evermore Care Ltd

Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4XN
GoodCQC · Jan 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 67 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Ashton Manor supports older people with residential, dementia and respite care in a setting intended to feel smaller and homely while retaining modern facilities. The wider care offering also covers recovery, palliative and post-hospital support.

Daily life includes personalised activities, community involvement and chef-prepared meals, with food adapted to individual dietary needs.

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Barden House

Run by Barden House Limited

29 Morecambe Road, Morecambe, LA3 3AA
GoodCQC · Nov 2022
  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 10 residents in Morecambe, run by Barden House Limited. Supports older people, mental health and younger adults.

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Bare Hall Residential Care Home

Run by Bare Hall Home Limited

20 Bare Lane, Morecambe, LA4 6DF
GoodCQC · Nov 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Bare Hall Residential Care Home supports older people, including those living with dementia or finding everyday tasks difficult at home. Its residential care focuses on comfort, dignity and independence, with help available for personal routines and daily living.

The home has two large lounges, social activities and rooms with assistance call points. Eight rooms offer en-suite facilities, and residents begin with a four-week trial so they can…

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Campbell House

Run by Mrs Pamela Ann Entwisle

166 Heysham Road, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 1DJ
GoodCQC · Apr 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 5 residents in Morecambe, run by Mrs Pamela Ann Entwisle. Supports dementia, older people, mental health and younger adults.

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Clover House

Run by Specialist Care Team Limited

40 St Johns Road, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 1EX
GoodCQC · Aug 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 7 residents in Morecambe, run by Specialist Care Team Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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Craigneil Residential Home

Run by Mr B Hinde

2 Seaborn Road, Bare, Morecambe, LA4 6BB
GoodCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 15 beds
  • Elderly care

Craigneil Residential Home supports older people with residential care and end-of-life care in Morecambe. The home sits on the promenade in Bare, with views across the beach and ocean, while shops and cafés are within reach.

Staff can assist with daily living and medical needs, arrange escorted visits to local amenities and provide transport with an escort for medical appointments where appropriate.

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Eric Morecambe House

Run by Anchor Hanover Group

Harrow Grove, Torrisholme, Morecambe, LA4 6ST
GoodCQC · Aug 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 36 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Eric Morecambe House supports older people in a residential care setting, including those living with dementia. As part of Anchor, it sits within a wider organisation focused on later-life housing and care, with residential and dementia support available across its care services.

Daily life is shaped around resident wellbeing, catering and mealtimes, activities and social connection.

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Fernbank Lodge

Run by Morecambe Care Limited

346 Heysham Road, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 2BW
GoodCQC · Sept 2023
  • Residential
  • 18 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Fernbank Lodge accommodates up to 18 older residents needing residential care, including support for dementia and mental health conditions. Its smaller setting includes two lounges, a sun lounge, dining room and conservatory.

Residents and families can help shape care and personalise bedrooms with familiar belongings. Activities are planned around residents’ interests and requests through meetings with the activities coordinator.

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Grey Gables

Run by Cedar Health And Wellbeing Limited

1 Lodges Grove, Morecambe, LA4 6HE
GoodCQC · Aug 2024
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 6 residents in Morecambe, run by Cedar Health And Wellbeing Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Hillcroft House Galgate

Run by Hillcroft Nursing Homes Limited

Chapel Lane, Galgate, Lancaster, LA2 0PR
GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 43 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Care home with nursing for 43 residents in Lancaster, run by Hillcroft Nursing Homes Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth

Run by Hillcroft Nursing Homes Limited

North Road, Carnforth, Lancaster, LA5 9LX
GoodCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 64 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 64 residents in Lancaster, run by Hillcroft Nursing Homes Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health and physical disabilities.

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Hillcroft Nursing Home Caton Green

Run by Hillcroft Nursing Homes Limited

Caton Green Road, Brookhouse, Lancaster, LA2 9JH
GoodCQC · Jul 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 31 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 31 residents in Lancaster, run by Hillcroft Nursing Homes Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Hillcroft Nursing Home Lancaster

Run by Hillcroft Nursing Homes Limited

Westbourne Road, Lancaster, LA1 5DX
GoodCQC · Nov 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 20 residents in Lancaster, run by Hillcroft Nursing Homes Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health and physical disabilities.

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Hillcroft Nursing Home Morecambe

Run by Hillcroft Nursing Homes Limited

Woodlands Drive, Morecambe, LA3 1LZ
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Nursing
  • 54 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 54 residents in Morecambe, run by Hillcroft Nursing Homes Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Questions families ask

How many care homes are there in Lancaster?

43 care homes in Lancaster are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which care homes in Lancaster are rated Outstanding?

Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service and Keer Sands Residential Home.

How much does a care home cost in Lancaster?

Lancashire council paid on average £925 a week for residential care and £1,131 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,864 and £1,682. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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