Croft Avenue Care Home

Wordsworth Street, Penrith CA11 7RJ
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9.8 65 Reviews
  • Croft Avenue Care Home, Penrith
Located in a scenic area of Penrith, in the Lake District, Croft Avenue is an inviting converted care home offering residential care and support.

The extensively trained team will deliver all the specialist care and support services that loved ones require.

Personalised care plans consider not only medical, personal and dietary needs, but also the individual’s likes and dislikes, religious preferences, and any suggestions from family members that might make the resident's stay with the home that little bit more enjoyable.

Assisted by suggestions from the residents, the home’s wellbeing coordinators organise a varied year-round programme of things to do.

Many residents take pleasure in hobbies, including baking, writing, gardening, dancing, painting, quizzes, and playing chess. Some enjoy being a member of the residents’ forum.

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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 30 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

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

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1725 – £1725
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1725 – £1725
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1725 – £1725
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1725 – £1725

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Croft Avenue Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

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

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Teresa McGuiness (Home Manager)

Admission Criteria

  • Privately Funded, Local Authority & NHS
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2007
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (30)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Visiting

  • Croft Avenue does not have any restrictions for visitors nor is bookings essential, however they ask that all visitors are mindful of busy times during the day such as medication rounds and meal times.


    Booking is only essential should you wish to dine with a resident or loved one. This will enable the Chef to cater for special request and / or dietary requirements.

Parking

  • Free parking is available for family members and visitors. The main car park and reception is accessed via Wordsworth Street.

Croft Avenue Care Home Reviews (65)

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Croft Avenue Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.786) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Croft Avenue Care Home has 65 reviews.

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Review from Susan B (Sister of Resident) published on 25 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you to all the staff at Croft Avenue for your continuing care and support for my Brother. You are truly exceptional people and a five-star credit to the caring profession... Also thank you for all the support you give to me and my husband.

Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at Croft Avenue Care Home

What lovely words! We appreciate them and will pass them on to the Care Team.

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Review from J H (Son of Resident) published on 13 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been at Croft Avenue for about 6 months now and I can't speak more highly of how she is being cared for both physically and mentally. The care staff have been excellent and it takes a weight off our family's shoulders to know that she is being so well looked after.

Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at Croft Avenue Care Home

Thankyou for your lovely words, we appreciate it!

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Review from S F (Friend of Resident) published on 16 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visit a friend who is a resident, so I don't have any comments on some aspects shown below. However, the lady I visit seems happy and cared for. The staff I have encountered treat her with respect and are friendly and approachable. There seems to be a lot of joy in the place and it has a welcoming
and pleasant environment.

Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at Croft Avenue Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we appreciate it. We love that you feel that there is a lot of joy in our home!

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Review from S E (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 18 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandmother has had a rough few years with illness and prolonged hospital stays, leading to us having to find residential care.
I can honestly say I had serious doubts about Croft Avenue, but a week in, she was thriving! She is spotlessly clean, entertained and well-fed, and it is heartwarming
to see the relationship she has with the staff!

Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at Croft Avenue Care Home

We are glad that your grandmother has settled in so well; thank you for leaving a review. We really appreciate it!

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Review from Ann T (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Eating well each. At table with 2/4 people. Full meals, cup of tea and biscuits - each day.
Mostly brushing my own teeth.
Enjoys having visits from me and 2 brothers and local female with sister in Australia and family in South Scotland.
Walks herself around the home - up and down from own rooms
walking to and from meals and toilet.
Likes doing knitting in different colours.
Pleased with support and encouraging of staff.

Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at Croft Avenue Care Home

Thankyou for taking the time to leave a review of Croft Avenue Care Home, we really appreciate it

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Review from K W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 28 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff at Croft Avenue are kind and caring. They treat each resident as an individual and cater to their needs accordingly. I feel that my mother-in-law is safe and well looked after.

Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at Croft Avenue Care Home

Thankyou for your lovely review; we really appreciate it.

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Review from L E (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 26 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care home with lovely staff and a lovely environment. Real sense of companionship and the communication from the staff was brilliant from the start. Can't thank you all enough and we would recommend Croft Avenue to others considering care.

Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at Croft Avenue Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words, they are really appreciated.

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Review from I H (Son of Resident) published on 26 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our first impressions of the home are of a light, airy, clean, comfortable home. The staff are all approachable, efficient, caring and fully aware of Mum's needs. Mum's initial anxiety was quickly eased and she frequently refers to the staff's kindness.

Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at Croft Avenue Care Home

Thank you for your kind words, it is really appreciated.

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Review from K S (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Prompt, professional action when my mother fell in her room on 20/10/23. I am always contacted by a senior member of staff when there are issues of concern regarding my mother. I find all members of staff very approachable, welcoming and informative.

Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at Croft Avenue Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely words, I will pass them on.

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Review from Carole D (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been a resident at Croft Avenue Care Home for nearly a year now. She is very happy, really enjoys company and taking part in the many activities. she is always clean and tidy and in the main lounge area with other residents. The staff without exception are really friendly and helpful. My sister
and I are genuinely happy with all the care mum receives. She has Alzheimer's and was no longer safe in her own home.

Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at Croft Avenue Care Home

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Review from R W (Son of Resident) published on 26 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I write this review as a visitor. The security was casual but safe. The staff were friendly, helpful and polite. Having rooms/areas available to chat with Mum, away from noise and other residents was perfect. I was happy in the knowledge that Mum could be left to sit in peace alone at times, with staff
close by to meet her needs if Mum so wished.
Thank you for a pleasant, restful relaxing stay.

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Review from A T (Great-Niece of Resident) published on 21 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My auntie is being very well looked after; I cannot tell you how lucky she is to be looked after by so many amazing people. They are all so patient with her as she is so demanding, especially through the night. Everyone is so easy to talk to if we have any problems.

Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at Croft Avenue Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely response; we really appreciate it.

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Review from Catherine J (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am very pleased with the care and attention my mother receives in this care home. All the staff are very good with her and I know she is in safe hands here. The only complaint my mother has is the food, which isn't always to her liking but otherwise, she has nothing but praise for all the care staff.

Reply from Kim Rogerson, Director at Croft Avenue Care Home

Thankyou very much for taking the time to leave feedback, we really appreciate it.

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Review from Elizabeth F (Sister of Resident) published on 21 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My brother has made many new friends at Croft Avenue Care Home, both among the residents and the staff. He says every single member of the staff is great. I find the home a very caring and cheerful place and this is down to all the excellent staff. Thank you all.
I see the many activities in the newsletter
but my brother prefers not to join in. I wish he would but it is his choice and the home respects his wishes.

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Review from Stuart H (Son of Resident) published on 26 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the care home, the staff go out of their way to please and Mum seems very content with her surroundings and says the food and care are very good. Mum's hearing is very poor but the staff are always willing to help with my phone calls which is very much appreciated.

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Review from A W (Son of Resident) published on 4 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff in the care home are very friendly and accommodating. We enjoy reading the newsletter and seeing what the residents have been doing. It is great to know the staff carry out so many fun activities with the residents. We are very pleased with the care our relative is receiving in the care home.

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Review from Kim D (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 4 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Croft Avenue Care Home really puts a lot of effort into making sure the residents are well looked after and there appears to be lots of activities which are communicated to us regularly in a newsletter. As a relative that lives a fair distance away, it really is appreciated we can see what has been
going on and feel engaged. Every time you visit the staff are really helpful and friendly.

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Review from Shirley I (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I feel that things in the home seem better. This may be because we are now allowed to visit in residents' toom, plus, I think having an activities coordinator again is very beneficial. There seems a nice atmosphere and staff seem happier. I do find it difficult to assess some of the areas as Mum is
unsure about things, but overall, my brother and I feel that Mum is well looked after, and there are some lovely staff in the home.

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Review from Joanna Y (Sister of Resident) published on 25 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The wonderful staff at Croft Avenue really make my sister feel comfortable. Whenever I speak with her she has nothing but praise for the place she now calls home, and we, her family, can't thank everyone enough for the great work they do making her home such a happy place.

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Review from Neil H (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 26 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father-in-law recently moved into Croft Avenue Care Home and he can't speak highly enough of his new home. He enjoys the food, friendly staff and seems very happy with the care he receives. He also talks about how nice and homely it is inside (although I've not been in myself due to the current restrictions).
I can however say that when I visited him in the lovely gardens a couple of weeks ago the staff were happy, friendly and seemed to be pretty on the ball with all the checks they have to do at the moment with the rules around Covid.
I would happily recommend this home to anybody looking for somewhere to look after their loved ones.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.786)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.786) out of 10 for Croft Avenue Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 32 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 32 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.786 for Croft Avenue Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (303 Excellents x 5) + (53 Goods x 4) + (13 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 369 Ratings = 4.786

  • b) 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Croft Avenue Care Home is based on 32 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 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 30 registered maximum number of service users is 6, which has been reached with 32 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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: 30 Apr 2025

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Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

posted 16 Aug 2025

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Teresa

Teresa McGuiness

Job Title: Home Manager

“For me, kind care means ensuring that every resident receives truly individualised support and is always treated with dignity and respect.”


As a dedicated healthcare professional, Teresa brings a wealth of experience in providing high-quality care and nursing support to older people, enriching their lives and promoting their independence. A knowledgeable and compassionate leader, she is passionate about delivering the highest standards of care and enhancing the quality of life for all residents.


Teresa works closely with her colleagues to ensure care is delivered in a way that brings the greatest benefit to each individual, within a warm, welcoming, and homely environment. She is also committed to building strong community links, arranging events and activities with local schools and clubs, and encouraging the involvement of the wider community in daily life at Croft Avenue.


In July 2025, under Teresa’s leadership, Croft Avenue Care Home was inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and proudly achieved a ‘Good’ rating in all domains.


When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Teresa said:
“I just love to make a difference in people’s lives, no matter how big or small – it is such a fulfilling and heart-warming feeling.”


Outside of work, Teresa is a keen swimmer and enjoys spending quality time with her friends and family. She also operates an Open Door Policy and warmly invites you to visit Croft Avenue for an informal discussion about the home and the care it provides.

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