Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth

North Road, Carnforth, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA5 9LX

01524734433

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

2 February 2022

Provider

Hillcroft Nursing Homes Limited

Beds

64 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 11 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 10 are the same and none are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJul 2016
GoodJan 2019

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 Hillcroft Nursing Homes Limited, which runs 6 care homes in England: 6 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.

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 Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth

Hillcroft Nursing Home is a nursing care home in Carnforth, Lancashire. It provides nursing care, including support for people living with dementia. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Hillcroft Nursing Home in Carnforth accommodates up to 66 people, including those living with dementia, across three nursing units. At inspection, 55 residents were living there.

The home demonstrated positive practice during the pandemic by using COVID funding to create visiting pods, enabling regular visits while maintaining safety. A dedicated visiting coordinator ensured all visitors adhered to the home's policies. Visiting arrangements were flexible and tailored to government guidelines and individual risk assessments, helping residents maintain important family connections during lockdowns.

Source: CQC inspection report, 12 March 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical 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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 64 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LA5 9LX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions; Physical 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: Good.

Rating report published 5 January 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 2 February 2022.

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

Read Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth'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 Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth, 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 Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth, 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 Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth'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