Cambian Whinfell Shap Road

60 Shap Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6DP

02087356150

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

13 February 2019

Provider

Cambian Whinfell School Limited

Beds

4 beds

About Cambian Whinfell Shap Road

Cambian Whinfell Shap Road is a residential care home in Westmorland and Furness, providing care for people with learning disabilities and autism. Further detail on the service can be found in the findings below.

Whinfell Shap Road provides personal care and accommodation to four people with learning disabilities and autism. The service is built around values of choice, promotion of independence and inclusion, enabling people to live as ordinary a life as any citizen. Staff are highly skilled in supporting people to lead meaningful lives of their choosing.

Since the last inspection, people's life opportunities and quality of life have greatly improved.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 April 2019

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LA9 6DP

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 4 April 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 13 February 2019.

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

Read Cambian Whinfell Shap 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 Cambian Whinfell Shap 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 Cambian Whinfell Shap 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 Cambian Whinfell Shap 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