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The service is experienced in specialist dementia care, employing innovative methods and looking to support each adult achieve a healthier and more fulfilling daily lifestyle.
A specialist dementia wing has been put in place that supports quality of life, choice and continuity within safe surroundings.
Care Provided by Silver Howe Care Centre
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 30 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
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly fee's start from £1350.00 depending on the resident's needs.
Service Users are encouraged to be independent and exercise person choice. Hairdressing, personal toiletries, clothing, trips out, taxi's, visiting entertainers, chiropody, dentures and dentistry, opticians and person shopping are excluded from weekly fee's
Contact Silver Howe 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
- Home Trust Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Katharine Murray (Manager)
Admission Information
- Ages 59+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (6)
Visiting
- Some families still like to call and book to visit - Visiting is not restricted to set times although where possible meal times should be avoided so the residents have a relaxed and social experience with their fellow residents.
Parking
- New recently paved car park. Recently upgraded and identified parking bays - including dedicated areas for visiting professionals
Silver Howe Care Centre Reviews (23)
Silver Howe Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.179) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Silver Howe Care Centre has 23 reviews.
On our first visit to look around we were very impressed by the staff and the property, were made to feel welcome and reassured that they could deal with the specific needs of my relative. As we left my relative said that he would have willingly stayed if he had brought a suitcase with him.
Since moving in he is really happy to be there, has changed his eating habits for the better and is receiving the care that he needs to make his daily life better. All our contact with the manager/staff in the home as well as at head office has been caring, positive and supportive.
We have attended a staff/relatives meeting providing an opportunity to hear about future plans for the home and to give our own feedback.
I am so glad that after just 3 months my relative feels at home, is happy/content and I feel that he is receiving the care that he needs.
The kitchen provides very good meals & regular cups of teas, all of which mother loved.
The regularity helped her settle in. The Carers are responsive & helpful.
You can go to Kath, the Manageress with any niggling concern for she is always keen to assist.
Most of all it is very homely. Thank you so much.
During my 2 years as a visitor the experience has been a pleasure. The staff are particularly friendly and welcoming and respond to any urgent needed action promptly and effectively. The staff also deal with arising problems very quickly. It is a delight to visit Silver Howe Care Centre and experience the action of the staff and know that my friend continues to be given a friendly and homely service.
Thank You so much for your review. Your sentiments and comments are always appreciated. Thank you for taking time to review us. We appreciate the feedback. Kind Regards. Kath and the Team at Silver Howe
There was a homely atmosphere and the staff were always welcoming. The staff that cared for her mum developed a friendly relationship.
Thank you so much for your lovely review - I was on leave so had not seen this - We are very pleased to hear your comments the staff are thrilled.
Lovely staff, well cared for.
Thank you so much for your brilliant review. It is always nice to see that families appreciate what we do. Your review was very welcome and this will be cascaded to the staff. Once again thank you so much.
Very friendly, approachable, always there for the residents and family.
Thank you so much for your brilliant review. We appreciate your time in doing so. We strive to give the very best care and attention to all aspects of the Home and your review was very welcome - Your feedback will be cascaded to the staff, once again thank you.
I am satisfied and happy here. The staff are excellent and look after me well.
Thank you. It is always lovely to receive positive feedback, but even more so from our service users. We are all pleased as a team to acknowledge this review.
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 regular phone calls, which we, and my sister, much appreciated. We never had any reason to feel concerned about her care.
Thank you for this kind review. All the staff at Silver Howe work hard to ensure that all the residents there receive the best care, but it is also nice to hear that the families feel that they were included and updated during Covid, which was a very difficult time for all, especially those in Care...
My mum has lived at Silver Howe for a year and a half, choosing this home after much research. As a family, we are very pleased that she made that choice as she is happy, comfortable and well looked after. Mum’s needs have increased during the time she has been there, and the staff have managed this change with kindness and professionalism. We are always made to feel welcome when we visit, and the staff are happy to answer any queries we may have.
Thank you for the review. It is always lovely to hear what our families think. We appreciate your comments.
Mum was looked after by Silver Howe for nearly five years. The staff were always kind and helpful. She was happy with everyone and the care she was given. We were able to visit when we wanted to (except Covid, of course).
It was a pleasure to care for your mother - she was a true character and, more importantly, a lady. She will be missed by all. Thank you for your review. It is very much appreciated.
My dear friend has been in care for a while. Visited her from my home in Scotland. The Care Center makes me feel very welcome. Could see the high standard of care provided. Meals look excellent, snacks and drinks provided too. Room was spotless and comfy, and staff popped in regularly to see if my friend needed anything. Mr friends appearance was tidy, dressed well and comfortable in her chair sitting up watching TV. Overall, a very pleasant visit to see her, and she was happy and comfortable.
Thank you so much for this review; the staff at Silver Howe do their utmost to make sure that all residents, family and friends have the best experience whilst there, and it is reviews like this that ensure the staff know that their hard work is appreciated and noticed.
My mum chose Silver Howe, and I must say that she made an excellent choice. From the first day she arrived to her end of life care, it has been second to none. Covid was extraordinary times, and staff went the extra mile to ensure regular contact by other methods. As my mum's health deteriorated, staff ensured she was kept safe and retained her dignity. She built up a great rapport and friendship with staff and residents. Myself and family cannot thank the staff enough. As a family, we have and will highly recommend Silver Howe for loved ones.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We appreciate your comments - it is always good to hear good things. Covid has been a difficult time for families and the residents. We try to keep some normality and having the chats through FaceTime/Zoom etc has helped. Mum was a real member of the Silver Howe Family - she is missed by all.
My mother-in-law entered Silver House in November 2019 due to suffering from dementia and unable to be in her own home. She had a nice room, excellent food, and very kind and caring carers to look after her. Unfortunately, with the onset of Covid, visiting was curtailed, and any entertainment stopped. The carers did their very best in difficult times, and unfortunately, she passed away peacefully in her sleep on 27th January. A carer was with her.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is always lovely to hear from families, and their reviews are rewarding for us to read. We have lost a true lady who is missed. Please feel free to keep in touch - it would be great to see/hear from you in the future.
Excellent staff, good food and very professional towards the care of my mother. A quiet place, and a very warming and understanding staff that go that little bit extra. I can’t comment on activities due to Covid restrictions at the time.
Thank you for your lovely review. We pride ourselves on doing a good job, and it is always lovely to hear that families appreciate what we do. Thank you so much, it was a pleasure to care for your mother, a true character and a lady.
My dad went into Silver Howe when he was no longer able to look after himself, even with relatives and carers visiting and meals delivered. He was 96 at the time, getting more and more frail and needing full-time professional care. I cannot speak highly enough of all the staff I met. They went out of their way to be kind and form a relationship with my dad and not just treat it as a job. Eventually, my dad passed at 97, and the care he received and the way we were treated when visiting near the end helped us all through a difficult time. The way my dad responded to staff was clear evidence of the bond he had formed with them and the kindness they had shown him. I will always remember Silver Howe fondly.
It is always a pleasure to hear positive feedback. It was our pleasure to have this resident and build relationships. He will be missed by us all. Thank you for your feedback.
Lovely place to be if you cannot be at home anymore. I have friends old and new. Good food and plenty of it.
It is always lovely to hear what our residents think, and this was a lovely surprise as you took the time to complete, so everyone could read. Thank you.
She has a lovely room with a large window looking to the gardens and the fells. She is cared for very well and treated individually as a person in a caring environment. She can now only eat pureed food and is bed bound but she is treated with great respect and a good sense of humour. More activities are now on offer and the new refurb is lovely. All of the staff provide an excellent level of care and i'd recommend this home.
My father was resident at Silver Howe for respite care over Christmas 2018. Staff and residents alike were always welcoming and visiting is encouraged at any time of day or night. Sadly, my father became poorly after New Year but the care he received during this time was fantastic - I cannot praise the staff enough for the compassion, respect and dignity shown to my father and also to my family at this time. The staff work so hard and it is evident that they truly care for the residents - I feel that this is also evident in the atmosphere when you visit Silver Howe. I would not hesitate to recommend Silve4r Howe!
The resident who I visit weekly is a parishioner at my church, what relations she has are at different areas of the country and she seems enjoys me visiting. The staff are very helpful to me when I visit.
We would like to thank you for your recommendations and for this review. Our team of professionals is dedicated to providing the highest standards of care
I have been visiting Silver Howe over the past 25 years and seen many changes. Since the manager came here Silver Howe is now 'the best in town'! The level of staffing has increased with obvious effect. The care is very good, along with the food. And now the addition of the activities coordinator. As a retired nurse I have worked in care homes and visiting many in Cumbria and I am very happy that my Aunt is looked after so well. Thank you.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 03 February 2026Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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.
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Meet the Team (1)

We offer first class care for the elderly on a permanent or respite basis, delivered by highly trained professionals in lovely comfortable surroundings.
Our philosophy is simple; we want everyone to enjoy life to the full. We never forget that all our residents are individuals and we treat them with dignity, privacy and respect while offering freedom of choice and as much independence as possible.
Residents have freedom to choose what to do and when. There is plenty going and our activities coordinator puts together a full programme which is adapted to suit the needs and wishes of our residents. Activities include quizzes, sing-alongs, reminiscence therapy, indoor games, art and craft, baking and wherever possible, trips out and about.
I’d love to show you around the home. So if you should like a tour, or wish to discuss any aspect of elderly care with me, please telephone the home to make an appointment.
Yours sincerely
Kath Murray
Home Manager
Frequently Asked Questions about Silver Howe Care Centre
What types of Care is Silver Howe Care Centre registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Silver Howe Care Centre have?
There are 30 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Silver Howe Care Centre?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public 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 Silver Howe Care Centre to the centre of Kendal?
0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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