England

Rated:GoodResidential & Nursing

Elmsfield House Limited

Elmsfield House, Holme, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 1RJ

01539563896

Care Type

Residential & Nursing Care

Inspection date

3 February 2021

Provider

Elmsfield House Limited

Beds

25 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 6 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 4 are the same and 2 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 21 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMar 2015
Requires ImprovementJul 2017
Requires ImprovementApr 2018
GoodMay 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2019. CQC has rated this home 4 times since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Elmsfield House Limited runs in England.

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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 Elmsfield House Limited

Elmsfield House is a care home in Westmorland and Furness offering both nursing and residential care, including support for people living with dementia. Further details from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Elmsfield House provides nursing and residential care for up to 28 older people, some living with dementia. Currently home to 22 residents, the service is located in an extended Georgian property. The home maintains high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, with a dedicated cleaning team managing the environment.

Inspectors observed thorough infection prevention and control practices, including proper hand hygiene and correct use of personal protective equipment by staff in accordance with national guidance. A designated cleaning team conducts regular audits to ensure cleanliness standards are met, and the provider ensures adequate supplies of protective equipment are available for all staff members.

Source: CQC inspection report, 20 February 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

Shared spaces include a conservatory for dining and activities, landscaped gardens, and a lounge with a bar.
The provider describes en-suite rooms and lift access to all levels.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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: 25 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LA6 1RJ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 17 May 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 February 2021.

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

Read Elmsfield House Limited'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 Elmsfield House Limited, 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 Elmsfield House Limited, 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 Elmsfield House Limited'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