Grisedale Croft

Church Road, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QS

01768812229

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

3 December 2020

Provider

Westmorland and Furness Council

Beds

13 beds

Rating history

GoodMay 2016
GoodDec 2018
GoodDec 2020

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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 Grisedale Croft

Grisedale Croft is a small residential care home with 13 beds located on Church Road in Alston, a rural village in the Pennines. The home is run by Westmorland and Furness Council and provides care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The service received a Good rating from the CQC following its last inspection in December 2020.

Its size and rural setting mean residents benefit from a quieter environment while accessing local community facilities. The home's range of specialisms indicates experience in supporting people with complex needs across different age groups and conditions.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Grisedale Croft, 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 Grisedale Croft, 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 Grisedale Croft'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