Abbotsfield Residential Care Home

373 Abbey Road, Barrow-in-furness, LA13 9JS

01229829496

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

17 May 2022

Provider

Abbotsfield Care Home Limited

Beds

26 beds

About Abbotsfield Residential Care Home

Abbotsfield Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Westmorland and Furness, providing support for older people, including those living with dementia. Further details on the CQC's findings are set out below.

This care home accommodates up to 26 older people, including those living with dementia. Residents feel safe and protected, with one person confirming, "Of course I am safe. " Adequate staffing levels ensure people receive the support they need, and the home has robust systems for checking staff suitability and learning from incidents.

Staff are well-trained and skilled in delivering care, with a relative noting, "The staff seem very well-trained and effective in what they're doing.

The home ensures people receive medicines safely and on schedule. Residents enjoy balanced diets with appropriate support for eating and drinking. Management works with external healthcare services to meet residents' health needs and demonstrates understanding of Mental Capacity Act responsibilities to protect people's rights.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 June 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

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: 26 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LA13 9JS

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities.

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 16 June 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 17 May 2022.

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

Read Abbotsfield Residential Care Home'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 Abbotsfield Residential Care Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Abbotsfield Residential Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Abbotsfield Residential Care Home'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