Applethwaite Green

Phoenix Way, Windermere, LA23 1BB

01539713611

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

15 February 2020

Provider

Westmorland and Furness Council

Beds

27 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 9 care homes for older people within 10 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 8 are the same and 1 is lower.

8 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJul 2017
GoodFeb 2020

Rated Good at every inspection since 2017.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Westmorland and Furness Council, which runs 9 care homes in England: 9 rated Good.

Average care home fees in the North West: £882 a week for residential care and £1,196 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Applethwaite Green

Applethwaite Green is a 27-bed residential care home located on Phoenix Way in Windermere, within the Westmorland and Furness area of the North West. Operated by Westmorland and Furness Council, it provides care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in February 2020.

Its lakeside location offers access to the natural environment of the Lake District, while maintaining connections to local services and amenities. The relatively modest size allows for a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities. As a council-run service, it operates within the local authority's care provision framework.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Applethwaite Green, 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 Applethwaite Green, 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 Applethwaite Green'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