Care Homes in Westmorland and Furness

Care-home types in Westmorland and Furness

Care homes in Westmorland and Furness: frequently asked questions

How many care homes are there in Westmorland and Furness?

There are 13 CQC-registered care homes in Westmorland and Furness: 7 are registered for residential care and 7 for nursing care (1 are registered for both). Figures are real Care Quality Commission records, as of 2026-06-12.

What is the difference between a residential and a nursing home in Westmorland and Furness?

A residential home provides accommodation and personal care (help with washing, dressing, meals and medication). A nursing home additionally has registered nurses on site 24 hours a day for residents with medical needs. In Westmorland and Furness, 6 homes are residential-only, 6 are nursing-only, and 1 are registered for both, as of 2026-06-12.

Who runs the care homes in Westmorland and Furness?

The 13 care homes in Westmorland and Furness are run by 13 distinct registered operators (provider companies). The largest by number of homes is Hometrust Care Limited (1 home). Each operator is a company you can look up on Companies House to check it is still active. Data as of 2026-06-12.

How can I check if a care home in Westmorland and Furness is safe?

Every care home in Westmorland and Furness is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which rates each home Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Look up a specific home's current rating and full inspection report at cqc.org.uk, and check the operating company's status on Companies House. This directory links both. CQC does not use a star or 0–5 score, so we never show a numeric rating — always read the home's own CQC report. Data as of 2026-06-12.

When were care homes in Westmorland and Furness last inspected?

The most recent CQC inspection on record for a care home in Westmorland and Furness is dated 1 May 2026. CQC inspects on a risk-based cycle, so different homes are inspected at different times — always check the individual home's latest report on cqc.org.uk. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Largest care-home operators in Westmorland and Furness

• Hometrust Care Limited1 home
• Westmorland Healthcare Limited1 home
• Croft Care Trust1 home
• St. Gregory's House Limited1 home
• Abbey Healthcare (Kendal) Limited1 home
• Creative Support Limited1 home
• Pearlcare (Kendal) Limited1 home
• HC-One No.1 Limited1 home

Each operator is a registered company — look it up on Companies House to confirm it is active before placing a relative.

CQC-registered care homes in Westmorland and Furness

• Silver HoweResidentialDalton Drive, LA9 6AQ · LA9 6AQOperated by Hometrust Care Limited
  01539723955CQC record updated 1 May 2026
• Westmorland Court Nursing and Residential HomeNursingHigh Knott Road, Arnside, LA5 0AW · LA5 0AWOperated by Westmorland Healthcare Limited
  01524761291CQC record updated 15 April 2026
• The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow)NursingThe Croft, Hawcoat Lane, LA14 4HE · LA14 4HEOperated by Croft Care Trust
  01229820090CQC record updated 24 February 2026
• St Gregory's House LimitedResidential & nursingPreston Patrick, LA7 7NY · LA7 7NYOperated by St. Gregory's House Limited
  01539567543CQC record updated 7 January 2026
• Heron Hill Care HomeNursingValley Drive, Esthwaite Avenue, LA9 7SE · LA9 7SEOperated by Abbey Healthcare (Kendal) Limited
  01539738800CQC record updated 14 November 2025
• Creative Support - Ulverston Autism ServiceResidential18 Victoria Road, LA12 0EP · LA12 0EPOperated by Creative Support Limited
  01229582976CQC record updated 19 September 2025
• Gilling Reane Care HomeResidentialGilling Reane, Gillinggate, LA9 4JB · LA9 4JBOperated by Pearlcare (Kendal) Limited
  01539731040CQC record updated 15 August 2025
• Summerhill Care HomeNursingEast View, LA9 4JY · LA9 4JYOperated by HC-One No.1 Limited
  01539726000CQC record updated 23 June 2025
• Cartmel GrangeNursingAllithwaite Road, LA11 7EL · LA11 7ELOperated by Brancaster Care Homes Limited
  01539532028CQC record updated 20 June 2025
• Croft Avenue Care HomeResidentialCroft Avenue, off Wordsworth Street, CA11 7RJ · CA11 7RJOperated by Croft Avenue Care Home Limited
  01768867155CQC record updated 13 June 2025

Showing a sample of contactable homes from the 13 registered in Westmorland and Furness. For the full register and each home's current CQC rating, see cqc.org.uk.