Elmhurst

Priory Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9HU

01229404115

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

8 January 2020

Provider

Westmorland and Furness Council

Beds

40 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 5 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 3 are the same and 2 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementJun 2016
GoodJun 2017
GoodJan 2020

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 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 Elmhurst

Located on Priory Road in Ulverston, Elmhurst is a 40-bed residential care home operated by Westmorland and Furness Council. The home provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. This range of specialisms means the home supports residents with complex and varied care needs within a single setting.

The home received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its inspection in January 2020. As a council-run facility in the North West, Elmhurst serves the local Westmorland and Furness area. Its size and multi-specialism approach make it a significant provider within the region for residential care across different age groups and support requirements.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst'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