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It can accommodate up to 48 people, mainly single rooms with 2 double rooms, ideal for couples. Some rooms have ensuite facilities. There are two lounges available,...
Care Provided by Westmorland Court Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 48 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Additional charges for hairdressers and chiropody
Contact Westmorland Court Nursing Home 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
- Westmorland Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Catherine Zimbeva (Registered Manager)
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (44)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- All visits must currently be booked in advance. Visits are available 7 days a week.
Parking
- Private Car Park available
Westmorland Court Nursing Home Reviews (24)
Westmorland Court Nursing Home has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.749) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Westmorland Court Nursing Home has 24 reviews.
10/10 for Westmorland Court.
Sue
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a kind and thoughtful review. We are truly delighted to hear that your mum has settled well at Westmorland Court and that she is happier and feeling well cared for.
We understand how difficult it can be to move care homes, especially when a...
I couldn't praise this Nursing Home enough for the wonderful care they had given my beautiful Mum who recently passed. They treated her with such care and dignity and I could see that also with the other residents every time I visited which was often. The minute you walked thru the door, you were made to feel like a friend/part of the Family. I will continue to stop by to say hello as the one good thing with Westmorland is, they have had the same Manager for years (shes a one off!!) most of the staff have been there a long time, not a huge turnover as in other homes, so the residents see the same familiar faces which is so important. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making the last 2 years of my Mums life so special.
It was a privilege to care for your beautiful Mum, and we are deeply honoured that you trusted us with her care during the final years of her life. Knowing she was treated with...
Well done to you all and thank you.
We sincerely thank you for your kind and constructive feedback. Your recognition of our efforts is highly appreciated and serves to reinforce our commitment to excellence. We will be sharing your comments with our team, as they serve to boost morale and motivate continued dedication to our organisational goals. Thank you once again for your support.
I cannot fault the care and support my grandmother has had since coming to the home. They have provided exceptional care and helped the healing process for a long term problem. They listen to her and show genuine empathy which helped her settle in really quickly.
I sincerely appreciate your thoughtful and encouraging review. Your supportive feedback truly enhances the value of our efforts. I will ensure that your positive comments are communicated to the team.
The home has a friendly 'home from home' feel to it and they're always happy to have visitors.
Big thanks to the manager and all the staff.
Thank you very much for this heartwarming review. Your kind review will boost the morale of the whole team. It's good to know that what we do is worthwhile. Thank you once again.
My father was taken into a care home recently, and the transition was very good. From the moment we arrived, the whole family were made to feel welcome. The manager and staff treated my father with care and compassion and made him feel at ease. Nothing is too much trouble and has a lovely, homely and friendly atmosphere, not clinical, which has helped him to settle in well. Any problems are quickly dealt with. Entertainment is also very good, keeping residents stimulated.
Thank you very much for your encouraging review. It's reviews like yours that make what we do worthwhile. We hope that your dad will remain settled in the care home.
Everyone is so professional and really friendly and made her feel relaxed and well cared for.
The home is so clean and well run and everyone and l mean everyone goes the extra step.
Big thanks to the manager and all her team and especially the carers.
We definitely will look to return in the future should my mother-in-law need your excellent nursing care.
Wow! Thanks very much for your kind and encouraging review. We feel motivated by your review to go the extra mile. Thank you very much once again and look forward to seeing your mother-in-law again.
We have visited on a number of occasions and she is always well presented and staff are very helpful,kind and respectful to Mum and other residents.
Thank you very much for your kind and encouraging review. I will share the review with the team. It's encouraging to know that we have made a positive impact to your mum. We will continue to work hard to improve the care we deliver to all the people in our care. Thank you very much once again.
My wife has been here for four months. The staff are gentle and caring and there are always several carers present to look after the residents. My wife had problems with hygiene and infections when at home, these have all been corrected. The staff put a lot of effort into keeping the residents entertained for example Halloween, Remembrance Day and birthdays. My wife seems happy and enjoys the company.
Thank you very much for your kind response. We're happy to know that we have made a positive difference to your wife's well-being. Your review will be shared with the people who look after your wife.
A family member or friends visit almost every day and Mum’s health has improved more than any of us thought possible. She tells us that she likes all the staff, other residents, and the food. We are now able to take Mum out for cake and coffee, which we feared we would never do again. She loves going out with family but happy to get back to Westmorland Court where she is met by the lovely and caring staff.
As a family, we often discuss just how fortunate we are to have found a place where she is so happy, safe, and thriving.
Thank you very much for your kind review. It's people like you who make what we do worthwhile. We are very pleased to know that we have made a positive difference to your mum's quality of life. Thanks very much once again and I will definitely share this review with other members of the team.
Myself and the family visit daily and we are constantly impressed by the high quality of the staff team led by the highly able manager. Nothing is too much trouble and the team are only too happy to go the extra mile.
My wife's room is bright and airy and the communal areas are frequently a buzz of activity. Sitting outside in the peaceful grounds is a particular pleasure to us all.
We are so lucky to have found a place for my wife in Westmorland Court. We can wholeheartedly recommend it.
We feel humbled by this compliment. This encourages us to do even better. Thank you very much indeed. Together we can make Westmorland Court a happy home with lasting memories of our loved ones!
Many residents have dementia which I know is time-consuming and frankly can be draining. I speak from experience as my mother had it for many years. They still are treated with the respect they deserve. I visit two or three times a week at various times and always see the same level of care.
Many of the staff are originally from India, Asia Pakistan and the Philippines and I truly believe their culture instils how to respect and look after the elderly.
Visitors are looked after with a friendly smile and a brew, sometimes a biscuit!
My dad loves chatting to everyone that passes his room and they always pop in to say hello even though they're busy. They keep me updated with matters day or night if Dad is unwell.
I recommend Westmorland Court Nursing Home, pop in for a visit.
Thank you very much for your kind and encouraging comments. It's people like you that make what we do worthwhile. I will definitely let the team know that you appreciate how they look after people in our care.
I am currently staying at this home. I am a physically disabled lady age 60 and a full-time wheelchair user. I find the place clean, well-run and well-equipped. Although primarily a care facility for dementia sufferers there are plenty of places for me to sit and enjoy the facilities away from others if I want to or sit in the gardens. I am also able to go out during the day and enjoy Arnside. I find the staff helpful kind and caring people. I can also administer my own medication as that is what I do at home. I am glad the staff are able to care for me in a way that enables rather than enforces disability and so respects the people they care for. So I recommend this facility. They even have a jacuzzi bubble bath which I have enjoyed.
Thank you very much for your kind comments about the care we provide to the people in our care. It's people like you who make the job worthwhile.
He has had excellent Care. The lovely Staff are Kind, Considerate and very Patient and very understanding about this horrible Disease that robs you of the person you Love.
The food is Very Good and plenty of Drinks. The Lounge has a big TV and the residents are entertained with quizzes, and a lady comes in to get them Singing and Dancing if they want to.
The home is Clean and well kept and my Husband is getting the Care he deserves.
The Management is always on hand to speak to and discuss things with.
I cannot fault Westmorland Court and I am positive I did the right thing for my Husband.
Thank you very much for your kind and encouraging review. We are very pleased to hear that the care your husband receives meets your expectations and that you feel that you did the right thing by placing your husband at Westmorland Court.
Having visited my good friend, who is a resident in Westmorland Court Nursing Home most weekends over the last six months or so, I am starting to build up a comprehensive overview of the services provided by the care home. To give an example of the person-centred approach to caring which has been adopted; I was contacted by the home and asked if I would like to attend a Christmas dinner with some of the residents in the weeks running up to the Christmas holidays. I accepted and duly turned up at the appointed time. I was greeted by several staff who were very welcoming and all dressed in festive attire and was escorted to the first-floor dining room. The room was full of residents and their guests in Christmas outfits and sporting party hats. The tables were all beautifully decorated and there was a happy ambience. I was shown to a separate table with my friend who was delighted by the event and to see me. We had our party crackers and a full 3-course Christmas lunch which was enjoyed by all. It was noticeable that the Care Home Manager joined us for lunch and clearly knew all the residents individually as she moved from table to table after the meal. The meal was followed by festive bingo where the care team fully engaged and encouraged the residents to take part helping individuals who were less able. The whole event reminded me of Christmas dinner at home with my grandparents rather than a care home setting. Well done to everyone.
Thank you very much for your kind comments. Our aim is to make the care home feel like a home to all our residents, their visitors and families. Christmas is one such event where we can get together and make this happen.
Within a few months, the sight of a happier and healthier person gives us faith that we are witnessing the transformation we all hoped for. There is still work to be done, but Westmorland Court Nursing Home are consistently providing the specific care required to give us the confidence that this could be achieved.
I have spoken to members of staff at all levels within the home. They demonstrate a professional level of competence and integrity that gives us much needed reassurance and peace of mind.
Thank you very much for your encouraging review. It's also reassuring to us when we see a positive transformation of someone who was struggling before they came to the care home. I will pass the kind comments to the team
I do not have enough positive words about this place, the staff are amazing. My aunt is so happy and looks amazing, her eyes are bright and smiling and she is so chatty. I can only recommend this home from home.
Thank you very much for your kind words. I am very pleased to know that your aunt is happy and well cared for at Westmorland Court. This is encouraging to the team and I will be passing your comments to them.
Always plenty of staff around and always welcoming.
The residents are all treated with the utmost respect and treated with dignity. All members of staff are polite and professional. They also put the needs of residents first. There is good communication between Westmorland Court and the family and friends of the residents and they are always made to feel welcome when they visit.
Thank you for your kind review. Having a good communication line is key to ensuring we move in the right direction. All feedback we receive, whether positive or negative, paves the way for improvements in the future.
Dad lived in Westmorland Court Nursing Home for a number of years. The manager and her staff always cared for him with dignity, respect and love. They provided him with the best life he could possibly have, and I was always confident that this was the case.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 04 December 2025Requires 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 (7)

In 2021, she became the Registered Manager where she continues to lead the team in a very positive manner.

Jain has been working for us since 2018. He has a very gently and caring manner. Usually he can be found working on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Heather joined the Company in 2018. She works part time in the office offering support to the team and families of the residents.

She is a very creative person and her bubbly personality encourages the residents to join in.

However, as part of her university course, she has now transferred to admin to complete her internship. She will be working in the admin office full-time from March 2022 until October 2022.

Originally from India, she now resides locally with her family.

Karen has been with us since 2017. She is meticulous in everything she does, which is perfect for the role of laundry assistant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Westmorland Court Nursing Home
What types of Care is Westmorland Court Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Westmorland Court Nursing Home have?
There are 44 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Westmorland Court Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Lift, 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 Westmorland Court Nursing Home to the centre of Carnforth?
5.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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