Dementia care homes in Westmorland and Furness

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Westmorland and Furness has 41 dementia care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 14 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 35 Good and 5 Requires improvement. 1 home is not rated yet. Westmorland and Furness council paid on average £1,203 a week for a residential care place and £1,004 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Westmorland and Furness (59)

Westmorland and Furness at a glance

41on this list

Official rating
  • Good35
  • Requires improvement5
  • Not yet rated1
  • 88% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.8 / 10
  • Types of care59% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Westmorland and Furness 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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41 dementia care homes in Westmorland and Furness

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Elmhurst

Run by Westmorland and Furness Council

Priory Road, Ulverston, LA12 9HU
GoodCQC · Jan 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 40 residents in Ulverston, run by Westmorland and Furness Council. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Heron Hill Care Home

Run by Abbey Healthcare (Kendal) Limited

Valley Drive, Esthwaite Avenue, Kendal, LA9 7SE
GoodCQC · Nov 2025
  • Nursing
  • 86 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

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…

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Hollow Oak Nursing Home Limited

Run by Ryehill Country Lodge Limited

Haverthwaite, Ulverston, LA12 8AD
GoodCQC · Oct 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 27 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 27 residents in Ulverston, run by Ryehill Country Lodge Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Risedale at Aldingham Nursing Home

Run by Risedale Estates Limited

Aldingham, Ulverston, LA12 9RT
GoodCQC · Dec 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 74 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Risedale at Aldingham Nursing Home provides nursing and dementia care for adults with complex care needs near Ulverston. The service is registered as a care home with nursing and supports older people, younger adults and people with physical disabilities.

The home’s wider care offer includes specialist support for behaviour and complex needs. Accommodation is modern, bright and clean, with full en-suite facilities, while chefs prepare nutritious…

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Abbotsfield Residential Care Home

Run by Abbotsfield Care Home Limited

373 Abbey Road, Barrow-in-furness, LA13 9JS
GoodCQC · Jun 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Abbotsfield Residential Care Home supports people aged 65 and over who no longer wish or feel able to live alone, and can also accept younger adults needing care and support. The home is equipped for physically frail people and those living with dementia or EMI needs.

Residents receive 24-hour support, home-cooked meals, furnished bedrooms and a varied activities programme shaped by their choices.

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Applethwaite Green

Run by Westmorland and Furness Council

Phoenix Way, Windermere, LA23 1BB
GoodCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 27 residents in Windermere, run by Westmorland and Furness Council. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Brant Howe Residential Home

Run by Brant Howe Limited

Fairbank, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, LA6 2DU
GoodCQC · Sept 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Brant Howe Residential Home provides residential and dementia care for people over 65 and others with similar needs. The family-run home accepts long-term residents, respite residents and day-care visitors, with district nurses attending when needed.

The home describes a calm, homely environment and offers menus with a varied choice of dishes. It is based in Kirkby Lonsdale, a market town close to the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District, and…

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Bridge House

Run by Westmorland and Furness Council

Manor side, Flookburgh, Grange-over-sands, LA11 7JS
GoodCQC · May 2023
  • Residential
  • 37 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Adults who cannot live independently can access residential care at Bridge House, including people with dementia, physical disabilities, sensory impairment or learning disabilities. The registered setting operates without nursing and can accommodate both temporary and longer-term residential needs.

Westmorland and Furness describes residential care homes as places where trained staff promote independence and help residents maintain family…

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Cartmel Grange

Run by Brancaster Care Homes Limited

Allithwaite Road, Grange Over Sands, LA11 7EL
GoodCQC · Jun 2025
  • Nursing
  • 73 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 73 residents in Grange Over Sands, run by Brancaster Care Homes Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Christian Head

Run by Westmorland and Furness Council

Silver Street, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4HA
GoodCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 28 residents in Kirkby Stephen, run by Westmorland and Furness Council. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Cold Springs Park Care Home

Run by HC-One No.2 Limited

Cold Springs Park, Penrith, CA11 8EY
GoodCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Cold Springs Park Care Home supports older people in Penrith with residential and dementia care, while its wider service information also covers nursing care. The home is registered for older people and dementia care.

Daily life includes social activities, music and crafts, with support adapted to changing mobility, dietary and dementia-related needs. Residents can remain involved in activities and social life as their abilities change.

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Croft Avenue Care Home

Run by Croft Avenue Care Home Limited

Croft Avenue, off Wordsworth Street, Penrith, CA11 7RJ
GoodCQC · Jun 2025
  • Residential
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Croft Avenue Care Home provides residential care in Penrith for older people, including those living with dementia or physical frailty. The 30-bed home has furnished bedrooms, shared living areas, a dining room and landscaped outdoor space, with living areas accessible by wheelchair.

Residents receive support from trained staff around the clock, alongside home-cooked meals and special diets.

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Croftside

Run by Westmorland and Furness Council

Beetham Road, Milnthorpe, LA7 7QR
GoodCQC · Jan 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 33 residents in Milnthorpe, run by Westmorland and Furness Council. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Elmsfield House Limited

Run by Elmsfield House Limited

Elmsfield House, Holme, Carnforth, LA6 1RJ
GoodCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 25 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Elmsfield House provides nursing and residential care for short and long-term stays, including specialist dementia support. Its full nursing team and trained healthcare assistants work from personalised care plans that reflect day-to-day priorities. Rooms have en-suite facilities, and couples may share a larger room subject to availability.

The Georgian house sits in an acre of grounds, with spacious rooms overlooking gardens, a conservatory and…

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Gilling Reane Care Home

Run by Pearlcare (Kendal) Limited

Gilling Reane, Gillinggate, Kendal, LA9 4JB
GoodCQC · Aug 2025
  • Residential
  • 33 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Gilling Reane Care Home supports older people and those living with dementia or physical disabilities through residential care without nursing. The home is intended for residents who need help with daily life while retaining familiar routines, interests and choice.

Life at the home includes communal activities and opportunities to continue hobbies. Residents can personalise their rooms and settle into comfortable surroundings, while the wider…

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Grisedale Croft

Run by Westmorland and Furness Council

Church Road, Alston, CA9 3QS
GoodCQC · Dec 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 13 residents in Alston, run by Westmorland and Furness Council. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Hartland House

Run by Abbeyfield (Lakeland Extra-Care) Society Limited (The)

Beetham Road, Milnthorpe, LA7 7QW
GoodCQC · Mar 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 32 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Hartland House supports older people, including those living with dementia, through residential care in Milnthorpe. The home sits within Abbeyfield’s wider range of retirement housing and care services, with companionship and community central to later life.

Residents can bring furniture and treasured possessions to make their room feel like home, while care homes provide daily meals prepared by staff.

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Kendal Care Home

Run by Abbey Healthcare (Westmoreland) Limited

Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7JA
GoodCQC · Aug 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential, nursing, dementia and respite care are available at Kendal Care Home, with support shaped around residents’ needs and daily living skills. The home works alongside GPs, pharmacies and the NHS to coordinate wider care.

Dining considers individual preferences, allergies and dietary needs, with choices of seating, companions or quieter private areas. Residents can also join trips, cinema nights and exercise classes.

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Maudes Meadow

Run by Westmorland and Furness Council

Town View, Windermere Road, Kendal, LA9 4QJ
GoodCQC · Jan 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 28 residents in Kendal, run by Westmorland and Furness Council. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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What to look for in dementia care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and experience with the person’s type and stage of dementia.

  2. A calm

    A calm, understandable and secure environment that supports independence.

  3. Personalised care planning

    Personalised care planning, meaningful activity and communication with families.

Questions families ask

What should dementia care homes offer?

Dementia care should adapt to the person’s history, routines, communication and changing needs. A CQC rating is useful evidence, but it does not by itself show whether a home is the right environment for a particular person. Some dementia care homes are residential homes, others also provide 24-hour nursing care for people with clinical needs, so confirm that the home can support the person’s diagnosis, communication, mobility, medicines and likely future needs.

How many dementia care homes are there in Westmorland and Furness?

41 dementia care homes in Westmorland and Furness are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in Westmorland and Furness?

Westmorland and Furness council paid on average £1,203 a week for residential care and £1,004 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £2,598 and £1,061. 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.

Dementia care homes near Westmorland and Furness

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