Best Care Homes in Westmorland and Furness (2026)

60 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.

60
Homes
2
Outstanding
47
Good
1,931
Beds
19
Nursing

Care Home Comparison Table

Care Home Rating Type Beds
Jubilee House Therapy Centre Outstanding Nursing 6
Cambian Whinfell Shap Road Outstanding Residential 4
Silver Howe Good Residential 30
Ostley House Good Residential 44
Hartland House Good Residential 32
Glenmore Trust - 2 Newton Road Good Residential 3
Garth Brow (Adult Care Home) Good Residential 6
Twin Oaks Good Residential 7
Elmsfield House Limited Good Nursing 25
Croft Avenue Care Home Good Residential 30
Risedale Nursing Home Good Nursing 72
Risedale at Lonsdale Nursing Home Good Nursing 93
Risedale at Aldingham Nursing Home Good Nursing 74
Risedale at Abbey Meadow Good Nursing 93
Cartmel Grange Good Nursing 73
Ann House Good Nursing 16
Creative Support - Ulverston Autism Service Good Residential 6
Bridge House Good Residential 37
Christian Head Good Residential 28
Elmhurst Good Residential 40
Riverside House Good Residential 32
Grisedale Croft Good Residential 13
Parkview Gardens Good Residential 60
Maudes Meadow Good Residential 28
Appleby Grange Good Nursing 29
Fairmead House Good Residential 6
Heron Hill Care Home Good Nursing 86
Kingsfield Residential Care Home Good Residential 27
The Old Vicarage Good Residential 19
Cold Springs Park Care Home Good Residential 60
Grange Cottage Residential home for Elderly Persons Good Residential 9
Summerhill Care Home Good Nursing 71
Brant Howe Residential Home Good Residential 29
Shepherds Lodge Residential Home Good Residential 6
Kendal Care Home Good Nursing 120
Abbotsfield Residential Care Home Good Residential 26
39a Castle Road Good Residential 1
Staveley House Good Residential 40
Boarbank Hall Nursing Home Good Nursing 27
Holly Bank Care Home Good Residential 31

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Choosing a Care Home in Westmorland and Furness

With 60 care homes in Westmorland and Furness, families have 49 well-rated options to choose from. 4 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 19 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 41 residential homes.

We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.

Westmorland and Furness care homes offer specialist support for dementia care, residential care, physical disability care, nursing care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.

Specialist Care in Westmorland and Furness

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Helpful Guides

Frequently Asked Questions

How many care homes are in Westmorland and Furness?

Westmorland and Furness has 60 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 1,931 beds across the area.

How many Outstanding care homes are in Westmorland and Furness?

Westmorland and Furness has 2 Outstanding-rated care homes and 47 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding is the highest possible CQC grade and means inspectors found exceptional, person-centred care.

What types of care are available in Westmorland and Furness?

Westmorland and Furness has 19 nursing care homes and 41 residential homes, including 42 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include dementia care, residential care, physical disability care.

What should I look for when choosing a care home in Westmorland and Furness?

Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.

How are care home fees funded in Westmorland and Furness?

Westmorland and Furness Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.

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