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27 South Lakeland Area Old Age & Elderly Care Homes 464 Reviews | Avg. starting price £1,306 per week
Kendal Care Home

Burton Road, Kendal LA9 7JA 

9.9 95 reviews
"Over the last eighteen months the care given to my mother at Kendal Care Home has been nothing short of exceptional. Mum arrived the care…"   Read all 95 reviews
Group/Owner Abbey Healthcare

Kendal Care Home focuses on great care, all delivered in a five star living environment; a home that residents can truly call their own. The team at is committed to providing both physical and emotional well-being for residents in a safe, comfortable… Read more about Kendal Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 120 Rooms from £1,600 / week
Elmsfield House

Holme, Milnthorpe, Carnforth LA6 1RJ 

9.9 21 reviews
"My mum went into Elmsfield House at the end of January this year. She was reluctant to go into a home, but knew she could no longer manage…"   Read all 21 reviews

Elmsfield House is between Carnforth and Milnthorpe and is registered to support up to 25 individuals. Located within 5 minutes from junction 36 of the M6 motorway, set in landscaped grounds, with views of the surrounding countryside. Residents are… Read more about Elmsfield House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 25 Rooms from £1,100 / week
The Old Vicarage

Vicarage Lane, Allithwaite, Grange-over-Sands LA11 7QN 

9.8 23 reviews
"My mum has just become a resident at the Old Vicarage in the last 10 days, and is settling in very nicely. I have been overwhelmed by the…"   Read all 23 reviews

The Old Vicarage is a family owned and managed residential care home that looks after people with physical frailties and in the various stages of dementia. There is a huge range of activities both inside and outside the home which pursues the Butterfly… Read more about The Old Vicarage

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 19 Rooms from £1,400 / week
Summerhill Care Home

East View, Kendal LA9 4JY 

9.6 58 reviews
"I think it is fair to say that were it not for the care, support and love which I have received during my eight month stay at Summerhill is…"   Read all 58 reviews
Group/Owner HC-One

Summerhill Care Home, situated in the charming Cumbrian town of Kendal, supports older people to lead their best lives with personalised residential, nursing and dementia care. The friendly and comfortable home offers a place for every person to… Read more about Summerhill Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 71 Rooms from £1,673 / week
Heron Hill Care Home

Esthwaite Avenue, Kendal LA9 7SE 

9.5 82 reviews
"After my Grandad being constantly unsettled at other care homes, the difference in him at Heron Hill Care Home has been unbelievable…"   Read all 82 reviews
Group/Owner Abbey Healthcare

At Heron Hill Care Home, the team take pride in a service that focuses on great care, all tailored to your loved one's needs. The Care Home is conveniently located in Kendal, an historic town which stands at the entrance to the beautiful English… Read more about Heron Hill Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 86 Rooms from £1,395 / week
Westmorland Court Nursing Home

High Knott Road, Arnside, Carnforth LA5 0AW 

9.9 23 reviews
"My wife has been in the care of Westmorland Court since Jan 2025 it gives me great pleasure to write this review from the day my family and…"   Read all 23 reviews

Westmorland Court Nursing Home is set in the village of Arnside, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The home is set in its own grounds and has lovely garden areas where clients can sit and enjoy the peace and quiet whilst watching the wildlife. It… Read more about Westmorland Court Nursing Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 48 Rooms from £850 / week
Cartmel Grange Nursing Home

Allithwaite Road, Grange-over-Sands LA11 7EL 

9.8 56 reviews
"Everyone here has been so caring and kind to my father with his dementia and when he passed away. Nothing was too much trouble it is…"   Read all 56 reviews

Cartmel Grange Nursing Home offers a professional care team who are highly skilled to meet a wide range of needs within a magnificent building that has been purposely converted to support person centred, skilled care and a versatile lifestyle. The… Read more about Cartmel Grange Nursing Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 73 Rooms from £1,814 / week
Holly Bank

46 The Promenade, Arnside, Carnforth LA5 0AA 

9.8 23 reviews
"All the staff were very caring, helpful and kind. The activities are very good as residents are encouraged to go out to chatty coffee…"   Read all 23 reviews
Group/Owner Pearlcare

Holly Bank is a homely accommodation from a provider with years of experience in providing professional care and positive lifestyle support. With the new management team, the care home has a new approach for a better service, excellent quality care and… Read more about Holly Bank

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 31 Rooms from £900 / week
Grange Cottage Residential Care Home

Albert Road, Grange-over-Sands LA11 7EZ 

9.3 7 reviews
"It's the best nursing home I've ever been in. The staff are all amazing. It is small and homely, and my mother, who has Alzheimer's and…"   Read all 7 reviews

Grange Cottage Residential Care Home is a small privately owned care home that prides itself in providing excellent person-centred care in a home from home setting. They support residents to make this their home and promote their independence and… Read more about Grange Cottage Residential Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 9 Rooms from £1,050 / week
Gillingreane

Gillingate, Kendal LA9 4JB 

9.2 23 reviews
"My husband stayed at Gilling Reane from September 2023 to November 2024 when he passed away. The home has a real community atmosphere and…"   Read all 23 reviews
Group/Owner Pearlcare

Gillingreane, in Kendal, is a charming limestone building that has been lovingly converted to suit the challenges of professional care and a comfortable retirement. In the valley of the river Kent, the accommodation is set against the background of… Read more about Gillingreane

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 33 Rooms from £1,383 / week

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Silver Howe Care Centre

Dalton Drive, Sedbergh Road, Kendal LA9 6AQ 

8.5 19 reviews
"My sister was in this care home for four years. She was extremely well looked after. During Cvoid, there was no visiting, but we got…"   Read all 19 reviews

Silver Howe Care Centre welcomes both longer-term care packages and also temporary respite, to a service that focuses on individually-tailored provision. The service is experienced in specialist dementia care, employing innovative methods and looking… Read more about Silver Howe Care Centre

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 30 Rooms from £1,450 / week
Swarthdale Nursing Home

Rake Lane, Ulverston LA12 9NQ 

8.4 2 reviews
"We have been with Swarthdale Nursing Home for 8 months. I have found that there is nothing I can have problems with. From the top manager…"   Read all 2 reviews
Group/Owner Vishomil Ltd

Swarthdale Nursing Home is a privately owned, spacious period residence situated in the historic market town of Ulverston, Cumbria, on the edge of the Lake District National Park. The home provides care and support for residents with a variety of… Read more about Swarthdale Nursing Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 43 Rooms from £1,050 / week
Hollow Oak Nursing Home

Haverthwaite, Ulverston LA12 8AD 

9.4 5 reviews
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 27 Rooms from £1,500 / week
Boarbank Hall Nursing Home

Allithwaite, Grange-over-Sands LA11 7NH 

3 reviews
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • 27 Rooms from £1,600 / week
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 74 Rooms
Applethwaite Green

Phoenix Way, Windermere LA23 1BB 

1 review
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 27 Rooms
Bridge House

Manor Side, Flookburgh, Grange-over-Sands LA11 7JS 

1 review
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 37 Rooms
Riverside House

Wattsfield Road, Kendal LA9 5JL 

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 32 Rooms
Croftside

Beetham Road, Milnthorpe LA7 7QR 

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 33 Rooms
Twin Oaks

Victoria Road, Windermere LA23 2DL 

6 reviews
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • 7 Rooms from £1,200 / week
Lunesdale House

Hale, Milnthorpe LA7 7BN 

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 20 Rooms from £865 / week
Stonecross Care Home

107 Milnthorpe Road, Kendal LA9 5HH 

1.3 3 reviews
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • 32 Rooms from £1,200 / week
Elmhurst

Priory Road, Ulverston LA12 9HU 

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 40 Rooms
St Gregory's

Preston Patrick, Milnthorpe LA7 7NY 

8.2 2 reviews
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 30 Rooms from £1,110 / week
Brant Howe

Fairbank, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth LA6 2DU 

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • 29 Rooms
Maudes Meadow

Windermere Road, Kendal LA9 4QJ 

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 28 Rooms
Hartland House

Beetham Road, Milnthorpe LA7 7QW 

11 reviews
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 32 Rooms from £1,122 / week

Frequently Asked Questions about South Lakeland Area older person Care Homes

Older person care home costs in South Lakeland Area

Average older person care home costs in South Lakeland Area by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 17 care homes with fees listed in South Lakeland Area.

Type of Care Provided South Lakeland Area Cumbria England UK
Residential Care £1,243 £1,266 £1,243 £1,248
Residential Dementia Care £1,271 £1,282 £1,284 £1,291
Nursing Care £1,479 £1,389 £1,497 £1,485
Nursing Dementia Care £1,469 £1,412 £1,527 £1,520
All Care Types £1,306 £1,281 £1,253 £1,260
Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our care home fees guide.
Average starting prices for self-funders in South Lakeland Area older person Care Homes by care type
Average cost of Residential Care from 14 care homes with fees listed
£1,243 per week
  • 1.8% below Cumbria average
  • 0.4% below UK average
Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 12 care homes with fees listed
£1,271 per week
  • 0.9% below Cumbria average
  • 1% below England average
  • 1.5% below UK average
Average cost of Nursing Care from 8 care homes with fees listed
£1,479 per week
  • 6.5% above Cumbria average
  • 1.2% below England average
  • 0.4% below UK average
Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 7 care homes with fees listed
£1,469 per week
  • 4.0% above Cumbria average
  • 3.8% below England average
  • 3.4% below UK average

How many older person Care Homes are there in South Lakeland Area?

There are 27 older person Care Homes in South Lakeland Area, including 11 Nursing Homes & 16 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person Care Homes in South Lakeland Area have the highest Review Score?

Kendal Care Home, Westmorland Court Nursing Home & Elmsfield House are some of the older people Care Homes with the highest Review Score in South Lakeland Area.

Which older person Care Homes in South Lakeland Area offer Nursing Care?

Kendal Care Home, Elmsfield House & Summerhill Care Home are some of the 10 older people Nursing Homes in South Lakeland Area.

How many elderly Care Homes offer Dementia Care in South Lakeland Area?

There are 19 elderly Care Homes offering Dementia Care in South Lakeland Area including Kendal Care Home, Elmsfield House & The Old Vicarage.

Which elderly Care Homes offer Respite Care in South Lakeland Area?

Respite Care is offered by 19 elderly Care Homes in South Lakeland Area including Kendal Care Home, Elmsfield House & The Old Vicarage.

How many older person Care Home listings in South Lakeland Area have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 20 older person Care Homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly Care Homes in South Lakeland Area have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 2 elderly Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.