Abbotsfield

373 Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness LA13 9JS
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9.7 17 Reviews
  • Abbotsfield, Barrow-in-Furness
Abbotsfield Care Home was established in 1983 and is conveniently located on Abbey Road in Barrow-in-Furness.

Abbotsfield Care Home is able to accommodate up to 26 residents, which allows the home to maintain a homely and friendly atmosphere. The home is also able to offer companion bedrooms for those couples who wish to share.

The outstanding staff team is led by the Registered Manager who has considerable experience in the care industry. This experience and enthusiasm for care together with the highly trained and caring staff provide an excellent environment for residents.

The Registered Manager and the staff team appreciate that a move into residential care can be a stressful time for the resident and loved ones and are on hand to help and to answer any queries.
In addition to the high level of care provided, the residents at Abbotsfield Care Home benefit from the activity and lifestyle program which is led by the dedicated activities coordinator. There is a wide variety of activities available to suit everyone's tastes. Group activities are provided and there is also dedicated one-to-one time.

There are regular residents and relatives meetings to help enhance and continually improve the service.
Two experienced chefs are employed at Abbotsfield Care Home to ensure that the meals, snacks and homemade cakes that are provided are of an excellent standard.
Abbotsfield Care Home was rated as 'good' in all areas by CQC in the latest inspection (July 2018).
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Care Provided by Abbotsfield

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 26 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1565 – £1565
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1565 – £1565
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1565 – £1565
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1565 – £1565

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Abbotsfield to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Abbotsfield to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Contact Abbotsfield to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Ruth McGrady (Registered Manager)

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2020
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (24)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (24)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (1)

Visiting

  • No restriction on visiting times

Parking

  • Onsite parking available

Abbotsfield Reviews (17)

9.7

Abbotsfield has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.674) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Abbotsfield has 17 reviews.

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Review from Mike C (Brother of Resident) published on 18 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always a warm welcome the minute you step inside the door. I am impressed by the varying daily activities that seem to be enjoyed by the residents. My Brother has had a difficult year and he now settled.
Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at AbbotsfieldThank you very much for your kind feedback. We're so pleased to hear that you always receive a warm welcome when you arrive. It means a great deal to know that your brother is now settled, especially after a difficult year. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
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Review from Joanne G (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are obviously very anxious about our dad coming into Abbotsfield. We need not have worried at all. The staff are thorough and efficient, caring, kind and attentive. Our dad is happy, relaxed and safe. A home from home. It is a clean, beautiful building with a fantastic mix of residents. Dad joins
in the activities and is much more sociable than he ever was at home on his own. Thank you to the Abbotsfield staff, you have made our family a much happier one!
Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at AbbotsfieldThank you so much for your wonderful review. Were delighted to hear that your dad has settled in so well at Abbotsfield and that he feels happy, relaxed and safe with us. Its lovely to know hes enjoying the activities and becoming more sociable thats exactly what we hope for all our residents. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, who work hard every day to create a welcoming, family-like atmosphere. Thank you for your trust and for sharing such positive feedback.
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Review from S T (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 30 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Visit regularly and always find the home in a tidy and clean condition. The staff are friendly and helpful towards myself and the residents. The manager is always available and helpful with any assistance I may need.
Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at AbbotsfieldThank you so much for your kind feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Its lovely to hear that you always find the home clean and welcoming, and that our team and manager have been so supportive. Your comments mean a lot to us all.
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Review from C R (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall, I am delighted with the care support my mum receives. The staff are loving and caring, and we are made to feel part of the family. All the staff are very welcoming and you always feel like nothing is too much trouble.
The food always seems varied and nutritious. Abbotsfield is well maintained
and always spotlessly clean. Mum's room is lovely and has a nice view, but it would be nice if the walls were more colourful. Cannot thank the devoted staff enough. The entertainment, trips and celebration days are fantastic.
Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at AbbotsfieldThankyou for your kind words, we are really pleased that you are delighted with the care and support that your mum is receiving. If you would like to pop in and talk to the Manager, she can discuss some colour options with you and your Mum for her bedroom.
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Review from Emily B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 1 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love visiting Barry (Dad), we know he's happy and content and all importantly, safe.
There are plenty of activities, and one is treated with dignity.
The staff are always lovely and welcoming,
Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at AbbotsfieldThank you so much for your kind words. Were delighted to hear that Barry feels happy, content and safe at Abbotsfield thats exactly what we strive for. Its also lovely to know you feel welcomed when visiting and that the activities and dignity of care are appreciated. Well be sure to share your feedback with the whole team.
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Review from Ian C (Son of Resident) published on 30 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Welcoming and friendly staff. Residents are treated with dignity and compassion. Plenty of activities and very good food. Dad has really settled here after a difficult few months, and we are relieved that he feels safe and 'at home'.
Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at AbbotsfieldThank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that your dad has settled in and now feels safe and at home with us. Our team work hard to provide a warm welcome, meaningful activities and great food, so its wonderful to know this has made such a difference after what must have been a difficult time for you all. We will make sure your feedback is shared with the whole team.
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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Today was such a sad day as my dad who was a resident here for last 18mths with dementia had to move on to a Nursing Home. During dads time here his care and communication from staff has been fantastic. He was treated with loving care, dignity and respect. He settled straight away and made new friends
and loved the staff. Staff are all lovely, friendly and very welcoming to all families. We are all going to miss Abbotsfield and the staff so much. Thank you all for everything you do. Such a fantastic, hard working, caring team.
Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at AbbotsfieldThankyou for taking the time to leave a review, we really appreciate it. I have passed your kind words onto our amazing care team.
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Review from C C (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was a resident here from May 2023 until her death in January 2025. The care she received from the staff was second to none, especially during the last 2 months of her life when she required palliative end-of-life care. Two sensor staff and three other staff came to her funeral church service.
They showed my mam and our family genuine care and support, as did the local manager at the home. Nothing was too much trouble.
Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at AbbotsfieldThankyou for taking the time to leave a review. We are very grateful for your kind words and will pass them onto the care team.
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Review from Rachel R (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In January this year we had to make the very difficult decision to move my mum in to a care setting following a hospital admission. The staff at Abbotsfield have made this transition so much easier for us as a family and my mum. The care my mum receives is excellent and she is well looked after.
Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at AbbotsfieldThankyou so much for leaving us a review. We will pass your kind words onto the care team - they will really appreciate it!
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Review from Sarah C (Niece of Resident) published on 5 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After a very challenging time, I would like to thank the staff of Abbotsfield Care Home for their care and compassion for my aunt. Living several hours away, it is difficult to see her as much as I wish I could, but the staff have been excellent in keeping me updated with any changes. On my latest visit,
I found her clearly well cared for and content. The staff of Abbotsfield have done an amazing job managing long-term health issues in addition to more challenging new ones, and I feel they always consider my aunt's health and well-being in everything they do. Many thanks.
Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at AbbotsfieldThank you for taking the time to leave a review, and we are glad that you are pleased with our service.
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Review from Emma D (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mam moved into Abbotsfield in November and we are absolutely delighted with her care.
She is well looked after by incredibly caring members of staff who have a wonderful relationship with the residents.
It’s a joy to visit my mam at Abbotsfield and we are always welcomed. The staff are wonderful
and very caring and go above and beyond to make sure my mam lives as comfortable life as possible whilst she battles with dementia.
She is very happy here and that makes me happy too knowing that she is cared for and looked after.
The home itself is always clean and tidy and immaculate. The ladies work so hard to make sure the environment for its residents is in very good condition. The lady who does the laundry is wonderful and knows whose clothes belong to who.
I couldn’t ask for a better place for my mam to live. It’s such a comfort knowing she’s happy and well cared for.
Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at AbbotsfieldThank you for these lovely words, we will make sure that they are passed on to the team at Abbotsfield
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Review from S R (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been in Abbotsfield for nearly 2 years. It is friendly, warm and welcoming. The staff take the time to speak to residents and get to know about them and different aspects of their life. The care that has been given to Mum cannot be faulted, it gives myself and the family peace of mind that she
is safe and being well cared for.
Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at AbbotsfieldThank you very much for taking the time to leave a review, we really appreciate it.
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Review from C S (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been a resident here for a few years.
I can not fault the care given to her. The food is very good.
The staff are always nice and caring. My mum loves sitting out in the well-kept gardens with me when I visit. I am happy my mum is a resident here.
Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at AbbotsfieldThank You so much for your kind words, we really appreciate it.
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Review from C J (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Excellent care home for my dad with dementia. Dad has settled well here in a caring environment and that means the world to us as a family. Dad seems to have found his feet here and he often tells us the food is lovely. they treat visitors with kindness and we feel confident with Dad's care generally.
Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at AbbotsfieldThank you for your kind words, we really appreciate it.
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Review from A T (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Dad has been at Abbotsfield for the past six months. He settled well thanks to the reassurance, care and attention given to him by the staff. They also helped us as a family to adjust by keeping us informed and answering any questions we had. Dad is happy and content in Abbotsfield. It has a family-run
feel, with much laughter and enthusiasm exchanged between residents and staff. I feel they know Dad well and have a real connection with him, understanding his needs and respecting his wishes. There are many activities to join in with which enhances life for all, especially as the staff get involved in everything! The Halloween decorations were impressive and I look forward to seeing the Christmas festivities.
Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at AbbotsfieldThank you for your kind words, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.
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Review from Kerry J (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My very dear friend of over 35 years who is like a mum and grandma to me moved into the care of Abbotsfield late last year. The care and professionalism of the majority of the staff is of a high standard. Some of the staff treat my loved one as if they were a grandparent which is lovely to see. I am
kept informed the majority of the time regarding care provided and when this changes. The staff have been extremely good at managing the whole Covid situation to date.
Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at AbbotsfieldThank you for leaving a review for us, we really appreciate it!
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Review from Robert (Ex Family Member) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very well run home with excellent staff who make everyone feel valued and comfortable. They have managed so well under these very difficult times and are always on hand to answer any questions that I may have had in the past. Very friendly and hard-working staff.
Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at AbbotsfieldThank you, we really appreciate your feedback. Our bedrooms have been renovated over the last few months - we can't wait for everyone to see them!
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.674)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.674) out of 10 for Abbotsfield is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.899 for Abbotsfield is calculated as follows: ( (118 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 129 Ratings = 4.899
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.775 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Abbotsfield is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 = 3.775
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 26 registered maximum number of service users is 5.2, which has been reached with 11 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 16 Jun 2022

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Ruth

Ruth McGrady

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2025

Ruth McGardy joined PH Care Group and Abbotsfield Care Home in 2025.


She started in domiciliary care as a Group Training Manager and, through dedication and professional growth, progressed to her current role as Registered Manager.


With many years of experience in the health and social care sector, Ruth is committed to delivering the highest standards of care and ensuring every resident receives compassionate, person-centred support.

Frequently Asked Questions about Abbotsfield

What types of Care is Abbotsfield registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders & Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Abbotsfield have?

There are 24 Single Rooms and 1 Couple/Companion Room.

What are the Facilities & Services at Abbotsfield?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Abbotsfield to the centre of Barrow-in-Furness?

1.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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