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The centre consists of three units, one being a listed building that was converted into care setting for younger adults living with Korsakoff syndrome.
The main house, which was once owned by a local businessman before being converted into a care setting, retains many of the original features including the...
Care Provided by Kirksanton Care Centre
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 40 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Smoking not permitted
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
all activities of daily living are included in the prices
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Kirksanton Care Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Kirksanton Care Centre 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- St Philips Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Elaine Cloudsdale (Manager)
Admission Information
- Ages 45+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2006
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (23)
Visiting
- No restriction on visiting times, the service is 24hrs a day
Parking
- 2 large ample car parking facilities
Kirksanton Care Centre Reviews (11)
Kirksanton Care Centre has a Review Score of 7.8 (7.792) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kirksanton Care Centre has 11 reviews.
Kirksanton Care Centre is a very calm and positive environment. The staff are friendly and caring and take time to relate to residents as individuals. As a family, we are kept informed of any health issues. The room is very clean and pleasant, and we were able to hang personal pictures. Overall we feel that the residents are safe and well cared for.
A relaxed care situation. Kind and friendly staff. My wife is extremely well cared for.
Mum has been living at the Kirksanton Care Home for two years now and it was great to see her looking so well and so content when we recently visited her, all thanks to the staff at the home who are always professional, friendly and extremely helpful. This was especially the case during Covid, their good communications and pragmatic approach was a great comfort during those difficult times. Mum has dementia and diabetes and to see the ongoing care and attentiveness by all the staff is wonderful. We don’t get to visit very frequently, so the photos of the activities and celebrations on their social media page are great and, apart from anything else, Mum always tells us with a big smile that the food is wonderful! We are very happy, as a family, that we chose Kirksanton to look after Mum.
Mum has been in Kirksanton Care home for 11 months now. I couldn’t be happier with her care. She is so happy there and she tells me that. The activities are stimulating and creative which is so important for the brain, and you can see the works of art displayed everywhere. Most importantly Kirksanton is a community, the staff are wonderful and so committed to what they do. Every single one of them really cares about the patients and they engage and laugh and joke with them at every opportunity. The food looks fantastic and clearly is, as my mum has put on weight. I can’t rate this home and the staff highly enough. It’s the staff that make it such a great place, they care and they connect with the residents. I hope the management of the home sees this and recognises it because it’s what makes this such a nice place to be.
My dad moved up from Devon to the Kirksanton Care Centre a few months ago and I was obviously worried about the transition and how he would settle. Kirksanton is a lovely place in a beautiful setting which helps, but the key factor is always the staff team who have directly with him. Everyone has been great, very friendly and helpful and that will be a key factor in him settling down and feeling as at home as he can. Their caring outlook and understanding and patience have made all the difference.
Mother is well looked after.
This is a very well maintained care home filled with staff who are a credit to their profession.
Thank you so much for your kind words regarding the staff and the service at Kirksanton. It is a pleasure to read your review and I will ensure the team receives the fantastic feedback.
My mother is settled nicely in the home. She likes all aspects of the care, has no complaints with food or the care given by the staff. I am also happy with the standard of care given. All the staff are caring and friendly and keep me informed at all times with the wellbeing of my mother. I am glad we chose Kirksanton Care Centre for Mother.
Thank you for the kind words and positive feedback. It is really good to hear your relative has settled into the home and you are happy with the service provided. I will ensure the team at Kirksanton receive your feedback.
All the staff are friendly, helpful, polite and attentive to all the needs of all residents. They are regularly organising activities for all residents to get involved. From phone calls and on their website it is obvious that all residents and staff are enjoying the interaction. All meals are first class. We are glad we chose Kirksanton Care Centre for our elderly relation. She is treated like a member of their own family caring for all her needs.
I have found the whole staff team to be very caring, not only to the residents but also their family and friends. The management has also been very supportive to me. I can honestly say that my Aunt looks the best she has in years since moving here and I no longer worry about her. So thank you to you all.
In the past few weeks, I have been coming up to Kirkstanton Care Centre for meals and games. I liked the different activities they put on each week, like bingo, chair exercises etc and the staff are lovely, they can help you if you are struggling or need a hand. Each week is different and you always have something to do. The staff are always helpful, nothing is too much trouble if you just want a chat or help with anything.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 November 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (0) & Events (0)
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Feb 2017Recipient: St Philips Care Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Kirksanton Care Centre.
Meet the Team (1)

Elaine is our brilliant home manager at Kirksanton. She is very experienced, and passionate about delivering first class care to all our residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kirksanton Care Centre
What types of Care is Kirksanton Care Centre registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Alcohol / Drug Misuse, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Kirksanton Care Centre have?
There are 40 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Kirksanton Care Centre?
Smoking not permitted, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Kirksanton Care Centre to the centre of Millom?
2.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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