





The Lakes Care Home
Located in the tranquil village of Askam-in-Furness, The Lakes Care Home has been a trusted provider of specialist residential and dementia care for over 28 years. The dedicated care team delivers continuous, round-the-clock support, ensuring that each resident’s comfort, well-being, and dignity are always prioritised.
Planned Expansion:
In response to growing demand for their renowned care services, they are expanding their facilities to include 11 additional en-suite bedrooms and...
Care Provided by The Lakes
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 41 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
We pride ourselves on retain parity between privately funded residents and social services
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Lakes for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Lakes 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
Owner
- Vicarage Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Clare Biggins (Managers)
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2024
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (39)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (14)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Family and Friends Welcome at the Dementia Care Home At the dementia care home, the Lakes deeply value the vital role family and friends play in the well-being of residents. To support these connections, offer flexible visiting hours, prioritising the comfort and safety of everyone. Visiting Hours: The Lakes encourage visits seven days a week during the recommended hours: Morning 10:30 AM - 11.30am Afternoon: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Evening: 5:30pm - 8:00pm For visits outside hours, please contact the care team in advance to make arrangements that best suit the needs of residents. Join The Team for Special Events and Activities: The Lakes invite family members to participate in regular events and activities, designed to engage and enrich the lives of residents while fostering a warm community spirit. Information on upcoming events is available in the monthly newsletter and on The website.
Parking
- Offer secure, on-site parking for the convenience and peace of mind to the visitors.
The Lakes Reviews (7)
The Lakes has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.757) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Lakes has 7 reviews.
She settled in really quickly , she loves all the staff and is very happy .
She is very well looked after , the staff and management are really lovely and it's so nice how they have got to know her. They know straight away if she's is not herself , most recently they identified immediately that she was unwell and took the appropriate steps to get her seen to quickly.
Mams room is always clean and tidy as is the rest of the home.
I'm so grateful to the staff for the care and compassion mam is shown and I can honestly say she is thriving .
(Please note the reason I have given the food 4stars is that I'm not there at mealtimes so don't really know but that said , mams body weight is maintained and she never complains)
The staff team are amazing so caring kind and patient they treat my mum with such dignity and respect I can't thank them enough.
They home is immaculate as is my mams bedroom thanks to the wonderful cleaners who do such a great job.
Food always smells great and always a really good choice my mam hadn't eaten much in years but is now back eating .
The management team are extremely approachable and obviously doing a great job to have such a great staff team .
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the lakes care home to anybody .
Dear Lesley,Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. It means the world to us to hear how well your mam has settled in - especially that she's walking again, eating and drinking independently, and feeling at home. That's exactly the kind of transformation we strive for.Your kind words about our...
I cannot thank everyone enough for the help and support given to myself, family and most of all my father in law who needed a new care home after a stay in hospital. Manager, you and your team are amazing . He has settled in well and you and team always make us feel so welcome. He is looking so well and much more like his old self.Thank you all so much. The family xxx
i just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your feedback. We are so pleased that we were able to support you following a very difficult time, we look forward to seeing you all very soon.
The Lakes has provided wonderful care for my mum over a number of years. The management team are always very approachable, professional and supportive. The staff work hard with a kind caring manner while helping to provide a homely safe environment for all the residents. After the refurbishment the facilities are modern and ensure the comfort needed, while also providing daily activities for many interests for all to take part and enjoy. I would highly recommend the lakes to any family looking for care of a family member.
We would very much like to thank you for sharing your feedback, we are privileged to be able to support you all, your ongoing support it much appreciated.many thanks the Lakes team.
I visited my friend yesterday and was very impressed with the care he is given. The staff are good and considering the cases they have to work with, they do a great job. I met with the supervisor and she was helpful. I have met the manager before and she was great too. Thank you for what you are doing for my friend. I looked after him for a long time but know he's now in good hands. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words, it has been a challenging time for us all during Covid and it is wonderful that our residents can have visitors again. Nice to have met you and we wish you well.
My experience of The Old Vicarage, in relation to the care of my wife, has always been excellent. Your reception of me, as a visitor, has always been most considerate and kind for which I say a big thank you.
Thank you for your kind words Roger, we love your cakes.
The Old Vicarage is one of the most caring homes. My mother was only there for a few months. She had come from another home, and we were a little worried how she would accept the change. We had no need to have worried, as it is a real home for everyone, we felt welcomed, and nothing was too much trouble. The manager is one of the nicest managers we have known, and her management skills feed onto the staff. The staff are so caring and professional, compassionate that they are part of our family. We would highly recommend this home.
Thank you, Brenda, for your kind words, Mum was such a lovely lady, and we all enjoyed looking after her and making her comfortable right to the end.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 July 2023Requires 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 (2)

Hello, my name is Clare Biggins. With over 20 years of experience in the care sector, I have dedicated my career to supporting and enhancing the lives of others. From an early stage, I discovered a deep passion for caring, which led me to pursue a fulfilling path within care homes.
As a mother of two boys, I balanced my family life with my growing career, starting as a support worker in a 60-bed dementia home. Over time, as my children grew, I was able to devote more of my energy to my role. This dedication allowed me to progress into the position of registered manager. Throughout this journey, I developed a strong focus on dementia care, striving to understand the profound effects it has on those living with the condition.
My approach is centred on stepping into the world of each individual living with dementia, acknowledging the challenges they face in making sense of their surroundings due to cognitive decline. My goal is to offer compassionate, individualised care that meets their unique needs.
As the manager at The Lakes Care Home, I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experience with our dedicated team, continuously working to enhance the quality of life for the residents we have the privilege to care for.

After several years of being self-employed and caring for my parents, I felt a need for a career that allowed me to make a more direct impact on people’s lives. This realisation led me to the care sector, where I began my journey in 2008 as a carer. Over the years, I gained experience in various settings, including assisted living, care homes, and community-based care, as well as private caregiving roles. My passion for making a difference in people’s lives and helping them live with dignity and purpose became my driving force.
Through hard work and dedication, I progressed from a carer to a managerial role, eventually becoming the Manager of The Lakes Care Home. During my time as Manager, I focused on creating a person-centred approach to care, with a particular emphasis on supporting residents living with dementia. I believe that every resident deserves a fulfilling life, and I am passionate about developing personalized care plans that enhance their quality of life.
My role as Manager also gave me the opportunity to mentor and support my team. Sharing my knowledge of dementia care and fostering a culture of learning became a priority for me. I found great satisfaction in seeing my team grow and gain confidence in providing the best care possible to our residents.
However, after years in a demanding managerial position, I decided to transition to a Deputy Manager role to achieve a better work-life balance and take a more hands-on approach in my day-to-day interactions with residents. This shift has allowed me to focus on what I love most: working closely with residents, building strong connections, and continuing to inspire and support my team in delivering compassionate, high-quality care.
Originally from Cheshire, I relocated to Cumbria after marrying. I am a mother of two and a proud grandmother of three wonderful grandchildren. Spending time with my family and embracing my role as “Granny” brings me great joy, and I cherish every moment I get to spend with them.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Lakes
What types of Care is The Lakes registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Lakes have?
There are 39 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Lakes?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Lakes to the centre of Askam-in-Furness?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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