Risedale at Aldingham Nursing Home

Aldingham, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9RT

01229869203

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

9 October 2018

Provider

Risedale Estates Limited

Beds

74 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 8 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 7 are the same and 1 is lower.

8 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

GoodJun 2016
GoodDec 2018

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 Risedale Estates Limited, which runs 4 care homes in England: 4 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 Risedale at Aldingham Nursing Home

Risedale at Aldingham Nursing Home is a nursing home in Westmorland and Furness. It provides accommodation and nursing care for people who need ongoing support. The CQC's most recent findings on this service are set out below.

Risedale at Aldingham is a nursing home providing accommodation and care for residents. The home maintains good standards across its services, with staff observed supporting residents throughout daily activities and routines. Inspectors found that care plans were in place and regularly reviewed to meet individual needs.

Residents and their families spoke positively about the care provided, noting the attentiveness of staff and the homely atmosphere maintained within the facility. The home continues to demonstrate a commitment to person-centred care, ensuring residents receive appropriate support with both personal care and nursing needs tailored to their circumstances.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 December 2018

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

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.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 74 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LA12 9RT

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; 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 1 December 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 October 2018.

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

Read Risedale at Aldingham Nursing Home'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 Risedale at Aldingham Nursing Home, 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 Risedale at Aldingham Nursing Home, 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 Risedale at Aldingham Nursing Home'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