Ann House

Ann Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6AA

02083271800

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

27 January 2022

Provider

Elysium Healthcare (Ann House) Limited

Beds

16 beds

About Ann House

Ann House is a nursing home in Westmorland and Furness, providing care for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Ann House provides personal and nursing care for up to 16 adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. The accommodation spans two floors with a passenger lift providing access to the upper level, and residents share communal sitting rooms and kitchens on both the ground and first floors.

Staff implemented infection control measures for visitors, including temperature checks and requests for evidence of negative COVID-19 lateral flow tests taken on the day of visit. These practices helped reduce the risk of infection transmission within the home.

Source: CQC inspection report, 8 March 2022

Specialist Care

Learning 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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 16 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LA9 6AA

Registered care categories

Learning 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 4 March 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 27 January 2022.

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

Read Ann House'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 Ann House, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Ann House, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Ann House'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