39a Castle Road

39a Castle Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7AU

07940121132

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

15 October 2021

Provider

Elysium Healthcare (Ann House) Limited

Beds

1 beds

About 39a Castle Road

39a Castle Road is a residential care home in Westmorland and Furness, providing support within a self-contained flat setting. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

The home accommodates one person in a self-contained flat with an enclosed garden. The building also contains separate offices for the provider's management and staff.

The person living at the home was kept safe and protected from abuse. Staff identified and managed risks to their safety while using dynamic, positive risk assessments that promoted the person's independence and personal choices. Staffing levels were adequate to support the person and maintain their safety.

Staff ensured the person took medicines safely, and the provider maintained robust infection prevention and control procedures with systems in place to learn from any incidents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 17 November 2021

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 1 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LA9 7AU

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 17 November 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 15 October 2021.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read 39a Castle Road's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting 39a Castle Road, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit 39a Castle Road, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund 39a Castle Road's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees