Bridge House

Manor side, Flookburgh, Grange-over-sands, LA11 7JS

01539558622

Care Type

Residential Care

Rating report published

13 May 2023

Provider

Westmorland and Furness Council

Beds

37 beds

About Bridge House

Bridge House is a 37-bed residential care home operated by Westmorland and Furness Council, located in Flookburgh near Grange-over-Sands in the Lake District area. It provides care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The home received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission in the CQC rating report published on 13 May 2023.

As a council-run facility in a rural setting, it serves the local community across Westmorland and Furness. The service accommodates a range of care needs under one roof, supporting residents with complex requirements across different age groups and conditions.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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: 37 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LA11 7JS

Registered care categories

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

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 13 May 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 8 November 2017: Good
CaringPublished 8 November 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 8 November 2017: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Bridge 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 Bridge House, 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 Bridge House, 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 Bridge 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