Compare top-rated care homes across Barrow In Furness
Barrow In Furness has 10 CQC-registered care homes, in North West England. Of those, 10 are residential care homes and 4 provide nursing care, with around 47 beds in a typical home. Whether you are looking for residential care, nursing care or specialist dementia care in Barrow In Furness, the homes below are compared on the same official information so you can shortlist with confidence.
About care homes in Barrow In Furness
Care quality in Barrow In Furness is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which inspects every care home and publishes a rating. Across the rated homes here, about 100% are rated Good or Outstanding (9 rated Good). We show each home's current CQC rating and link to its full inspection report, so you can read the regulator's findings before you enquire.
The type of care a home is registered to provide matters as much as its rating. In Barrow In Furness, 7 are registered for dementia care, 4 for nursing care, 4 for learning disability and autism support, 2 for mental health needs. Many homes are registered for more than one type of care, so a dementia care home in Barrow In Furness may also offer residential or nursing care. Use the care-type links above to compare homes registered for a specific need.
Care homes in Barrow In Furness are run by a mix of national groups, regional operators and independent owners. The larger providers locally include Risedale Estates Limited (3 homes), Westmorland and Furness Council (2 homes). The largest home by registered beds is Risedale at Abbey Meadow, with 93 beds. You can see every home a provider runs, with its ratings, on that provider's page.
Geographically, Barrow In Furness care homes are spread across the LA13, LA14 postcode districts, so you can focus on the part of Barrow In Furness closest to family. If you cannot find the right home in Barrow In Furness itself, neighbouring towns across Cumbria are listed below as alternatives within easy reach.
Care home fees in Barrow In Furness depend on the type of care and how the place is funded. As a guide, self-funded residential care in North West England typically runs to several hundred pounds a week, with nursing and specialist dementia care costing more. If the person needing care has limited savings, the local authority in Cumbria may contribute, and the NHS funds the healthcare element of nursing care through NHS-funded nursing care or, for the highest needs, NHS Continuing Healthcare. Fees are not held in the CQC record, so confirm the current weekly fee directly with each Barrow In Furness home.
Residential and nursing homes in Barrow In Furness
Illustrative Risedale at Abbey Meadow
Illustrative Risedale at Lonsdale Nursing Home
Illustrative Risedale Nursing Home
Illustrative Parkview Gardens
Illustrative The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow)
Illustrative Ostley House
Illustrative Kingsfield Residential Care Home
Illustrative Abbotsfield Residential Care Home
Illustrative Shepherds Lodge Residential Home
Illustrative Shepherds Lodge Residential Home
Care homes near you across the Barrow In Furness area
Care homes in Barrow In Furness are spread across these postcode districts:
Care homes in Cumbria near Barrow In Furness
Common questions about Barrow In Furness care homes
How much does a care home cost per month in Barrow In Furness?
Care home fees in Barrow In Furness vary by the type of care and the home. Self-funded residential care commonly costs from around £3,500 to £5,500 a month, while nursing and specialist dementia care are typically higher. The exact fee depends on the home, the room and the level of care, and is not recorded by the CQC, so always confirm the current monthly fee directly with each Barrow In Furness home.
Will the NHS or local authority pay for a care home in Barrow In Furness?
It depends on the person's needs and finances. Cumbria's local authority may fund or contribute to a place if savings fall below the means-test threshold. The NHS pays the nursing element of a nursing home through NHS-funded nursing care, and may fund the full placement through NHS Continuing Healthcare where health needs are high. A care needs assessment and financial assessment determine what is paid.
How many care homes are there in Barrow In Furness?
Barrow In Furness has 10 CQC-registered care homes: 10 offering residential care and 4 offering nursing care. You can compare all of them on this page, with each home's official CQC rating and registered care needs.
What is the average CQC rating of care homes in Barrow In Furness?
Around 100% of rated care homes in Barrow In Furness are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. We show every home's current rating so you can shortlist with confidence, and we link to the official CQC report for each one.
What types of care home are in Barrow In Furness?
Care homes in Barrow In Furness and across Cumbria include residential homes, nursing homes, and homes registered for dementia, learning disability, mental health and physical disability support. Use the care-type links on this page to compare homes registered for a specific need.
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