Compare top-rated care homes across Morecambe
Morecambe has 49 CQC-registered care homes, in North West England. Of those, 49 are residential care homes and 15 provide nursing care, with around 29 beds in a typical home. Whether you are looking for residential care, nursing care or specialist dementia care in Morecambe, the homes below are compared on the same official information so you can shortlist with confidence.
About care homes in Morecambe
Care quality in Morecambe is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which inspects every care home and publishes a rating. Across the rated homes here, about 81% are rated Good or Outstanding (1 rated Outstanding, 37 rated Good, 8 that Requires improvement, 1 rated Inadequate). 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 Morecambe, 30 are registered for dementia care, 15 for nursing care, 11 for learning disability and autism support, 18 for mental health needs. Many homes are registered for more than one type of care, so a dementia care home in Morecambe may also offer residential or nursing care. Use the care-type links above to compare homes registered for a specific need.
Care homes in Morecambe are run by a mix of national groups, regional operators and independent owners. The larger providers locally include Hillcroft Nursing Homes Limited (6 homes), Morecambe Care Limited (4 homes), Lancashire County Council (3 homes). The largest home by registered beds is The Sands Care Home, with 97 beds. You can see every home a provider runs, with its ratings, on that provider's page.
Geographically, Morecambe care homes are spread across the LA1, LA2, LA3, LA4, LA5, LA6 postcode districts, so you can focus on the part of Morecambe closest to family. If you cannot find the right home in Morecambe itself, neighbouring towns across Lancashire are listed below as alternatives within easy reach.
Care home fees in Morecambe 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 Lancashire 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 Morecambe home.
Residential and nursing homes in Morecambe
Illustrative Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service
Illustrative The Sands Care Home
Illustrative The Glen Care Home
Illustrative Ashton Manor Care Home
Illustrative Laurel Bank
Illustrative Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth
Illustrative Hillcroft Nursing Home Morecambe
Illustrative Hillcroft Nursing Home Slyne
Illustrative Dolphinlee House Home for Older People
Illustrative Woodhill House Home for Older People
Illustrative Mayfair Residential Home Limited
Illustrative Hillcroft House Galgate
Illustrative Nazareth House - Lancaster
Illustrative Eric Morecambe House
Illustrative Thornton Lodge Residential Care Home
Illustrative Lakeland View Care Centre
Illustrative Whitelow House Nursing Home
Illustrative Hillcroft Nursing Home Caton Green
Illustrative Bare Hall Residential Care Home
Illustrative Brant Howe Residential Home
Illustrative Elmsfield House Limited
Illustrative Across The Bay
Illustrative Stanley Lodge Residential Home
Illustrative The Sands Meadows
Illustrative Moorside Hall
Illustrative Hillcroft Nursing Home Lancaster
Illustrative Fernbank Lodge
Illustrative Craigneil Residential Home
Illustrative Springfield Lodge
Illustrative The Thorns Retirement Home
Illustrative Rushley House Retirement Home
Illustrative Ash-lee
Illustrative Barden House
Illustrative Clover House
Illustrative Grey Gables
Illustrative Holywell Home
Illustrative Campbell House
Illustrative St Anne's Community Services - Jenkin Lodge
Illustrative Ingleborough Nursing Home
Illustrative Arnside Lodge
Illustrative Chirnside House
Illustrative Fairways
Illustrative Ferncross Residential Home
Illustrative Primrose Neurological Centre
Illustrative Draycombe House
Illustrative The Croft
Illustrative Malvern House
Illustrative Longcroft
Illustrative Middleton Fells
Care homes near you across the Morecambe area
Care homes in Morecambe are spread across these postcode districts:
Care homes in Lancashire near Morecambe
Common questions about Morecambe care homes
How much does a care home cost per month in Morecambe?
Care home fees in Morecambe 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 Morecambe home.
Will the NHS or local authority pay for a care home in Morecambe?
It depends on the person's needs and finances. Lancashire'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 Morecambe?
Morecambe has 49 CQC-registered care homes: 49 offering residential care and 15 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 Morecambe?
Around 81% of rated care homes in Morecambe 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 Morecambe?
Care homes in Morecambe and across Lancashire 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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