England

The LakesWestmorland and Furness

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Rated:Requires ImprovementResidential

The Lakes

Ireleth Road, Askam In Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7JD

01229465189

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

26 June 2023

Provider

Vicarage Care Limited

Beds

41 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 9 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 8 are rated higher by CQC, 1 is the same and none are lower.

2 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

GoodMar 2015
GoodJun 2018
Requires ImprovementFeb 2022
Requires ImprovementJul 2023

Rating dropped from Good to Requires Improvement in 2022.

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 Vicarage Care 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.

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 The Lakes

The Lakes is a residential care home in Westmorland and Furness. Details of the most recent CQC inspection findings are set out below.

The Old Vicarage accommodates up to 30 older people and those living with dementia in one adapted building. At inspection, 27 people were using the service. While residents reported feeling safe, safety risks had not been managed effectively, and some infection control measures required by regulations had not been completed.

Staff were trained to identify abuse, but the provider had not always followed robust procedures when allegations were raised. The home had sufficient staffing levels, and people received their medicines safely.

Source: CQC inspection report, 26 July 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleSensory impairmentsYounger 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.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 41 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LA16 7JD

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Sensory impairment.

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: Requires improvement.

Rating report published 26 July 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 26 June 2023.

Safe: Requires improvement
EffectivePublished 9 June 2018: Good
CaringPublished 9 June 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 9 June 2018: Good
Well-led: Requires improvement

Questions prompted by these ratings

Safe: What changes have been made to medicines, staffing and safeguarding since this rating?
Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read The Lakes'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 The Lakes, 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 The Lakes, 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 The Lakes'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