Westmorland and Furness has 17 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 3 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 11 Good and 1 Requires improvement. 4 homes are 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).
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Homes in Westmorland and Furness are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.
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Inspected more than 4 years ago
A four-bedroom home in Kendal, Cambian Whinfell Shap Road provides residential support for people with learning disabilities. Its small scale creates a private setting where residents can shape routines, interests and involvement in the local community.
Person-centred planning reflects individual choices, strengths and interests, with support for sensory input and regulation needs.
Run by Creative Support Limited
18 Victoria Road, Ulverston, LA12 0EPCreative Support’s Ulverston Autism Service supports people with learning disabilities and care needs, with a stated focus on independence, inclusion and wellbeing. It is a not-for-profit provider delivering person-centred care in community, residential and supported living settings.
Its services include residential care, supported living and domiciliary care. Support can range from several hours each week to 24 hours a day, depending on assessed…
Inspected more than 4 years ago
Residential care home for 1 resident in Kendal, run by Elysium Healthcare (Ann House) Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.
Care home with nursing for 16 residents in Kendal, run by Elysium Healthcare (Ann House) Limited. Supports learning disabilities.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
Residential care home for 6 residents in Kendal, run by Elysium Healthcare (Ann House) Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
Garth Brow (Adult Care Home) provides residential support for people with learning disabilities through Oaklea Trust, a charitable organisation supporting disabled, disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Its wider purpose is to help people live and work as independently as possible within their communities.
The Oaklea approach combines person-centred care and support with opportunities to learn, develop and thrive.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
Residential care home for 3 residents in Penrith, run by Glenmore Trust. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
Risedale at Abbey Meadow provides nursing care, dementia nursing care and specialist support for people with complex needs or behaviours that require assistance. The Beech Unit offers nursing services for 22 clients, while the wider Risedale service supports people across several care settings in the Furness Peninsula.
Residents live in modern accommodation with full en-suite facilities, and meals are prepared daily by skilled chefs.
Run by Shepherds Lodge Residential Home Limited
4 West Mount, Barrow In Furness, LA14 5LQResidential care home for 6 residents in Barrow in Furness, run by Shepherds Lodge Residential Home Limited. Supports learning disabilities.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
Stobars Hall supports people over 65 who need help with daily living, offering residential care alongside day care and respite care. Round-the-clock care is available when required, with an emphasis on independence, dignity and individuality.
Residents can choose seasonal, nutritionally balanced menus and join group activities such as flower arranging, arts and crafts or bingo.
Run by Croft Care Trust
The Croft, Hawcoat Lane, Barrow In Furness, LA14 4HEThe Croft Nursing Home (Barrow) combines long-term nursing care with residential care through its adjoining residential unit. It supports adults over 18, including people with learning disabilities and physical disabilities, with 23 nursing and 23 residential beds.
Residents have en-suite rooms, landscaped gardens and access to the Croft Village clubhouse for games, music and social activities.
Run by The Oaklea Trust
The Oaklea Trust, 8 Yealand Drive, Ulverston, LA12 9JBYealand Drive (Adult Care Home) supports people with learning disabilities through Oaklea Trust’s person-centred care and support services. The wider organisation works with disabled, disadvantaged and vulnerable people, aiming to help them learn, develop and live as independently as possible within their communities.
Support can connect everyday care with learning opportunities and pathways into employment through Oaklea’s wider group structure.
Residential care home for 6 residents in Carnforth, run by OA2 Adults Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.
Residential care home for 7 residents in Grange-over-sands, run by OA2 Adults Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.
Residential care home for 6 residents in Grange-over-sands, run by OA2 Adults Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.
Residential care home for 4 residents in Kendal, run by Cambian Whinfell School Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.
Run by Westmorland and Furness Council
4 West Mount, Barrow-in-furness, LA14 5LQResidential care home for 6 residents in Barrow-in-furness, run by Westmorland and Furness Council. Supports learning disabilities.
Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.
Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.
Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.
Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.
17 learning disability care homes in Westmorland and Furness are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).
Cambian Whinfell Shap Road.
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.
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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