Compare top-rated care homes across Kendal
Kendal has 14 CQC-registered care homes, in North West England. Of those, 14 are residential care homes and 4 provide nursing care, with around 34 beds in a typical home. Whether you are looking for residential care, nursing care or specialist dementia care in Kendal, the homes below are compared on the same official information so you can shortlist with confidence.
About care homes in Kendal
Care quality in Kendal is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which inspects every care home and publishes a rating. Across the rated homes here, about 92% are rated Good or Outstanding (1 rated Outstanding, 11 rated Good, 1 that Requires improvement). We show each home's current CQC rating and link to its full inspection report, so you can read the regulator's findings before you enquire.
The type of care a home is registered to provide matters as much as its rating. In Kendal, 8 are registered for dementia care, 4 for nursing care, 6 for learning disability and autism support, 3 for mental health needs. Many homes are registered for more than one type of care, so a dementia care home in Kendal may also offer residential or nursing care. Use the care-type links above to compare homes registered for a specific need.
Care homes in Kendal are run by a mix of national groups, regional operators and independent owners. The larger providers locally include Elysium Healthcare (Ann House) Limited (3 homes), Cambian Whinfell School Limited (2 homes), Westmorland and Furness Council (2 homes). The largest home by registered beds is Kendal Care Home, with 120 beds. You can see every home a provider runs, with its ratings, on that provider's page.
Geographically, Kendal care homes are spread across the LA8, LA9 postcode districts, so you can focus on the part of Kendal closest to family. If you cannot find the right home in Kendal itself, neighbouring towns across Cumbria are listed below as alternatives within easy reach.
Care home fees in Kendal depend on the type of care and how the place is funded. As a guide, self-funded residential care in North West England typically runs to several hundred pounds a week, with nursing and specialist dementia care costing more. If the person needing care has limited savings, the local authority in Cumbria may contribute, and the NHS funds the healthcare element of nursing care through NHS-funded nursing care or, for the highest needs, NHS Continuing Healthcare. Fees are not held in the CQC record, so confirm the current weekly fee directly with each Kendal home.
Residential and nursing homes in Kendal
Illustrative Cambian Whinfell Shap Road
Illustrative Kendal Care Home
Illustrative Heron Hill Care Home
Illustrative Summerhill Care Home
Illustrative Gilling Reane Care Home
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Illustrative Stonecross Care Centre
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Illustrative Garth Brow (Adult Care Home)
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Care homes near you across the Kendal area
Care homes in Kendal are spread across these postcode districts:
Care homes in Cumbria near Kendal
Common questions about Kendal care homes
How much does a care home cost per month in Kendal?
Care home fees in Kendal vary by the type of care and the home. Self-funded residential care commonly costs from around £3,500 to £5,500 a month, while nursing and specialist dementia care are typically higher. The exact fee depends on the home, the room and the level of care, and is not recorded by the CQC, so always confirm the current monthly fee directly with each Kendal home.
Will the NHS or local authority pay for a care home in Kendal?
It depends on the person's needs and finances. Cumbria's local authority may fund or contribute to a place if savings fall below the means-test threshold. The NHS pays the nursing element of a nursing home through NHS-funded nursing care, and may fund the full placement through NHS Continuing Healthcare where health needs are high. A care needs assessment and financial assessment determine what is paid.
How many care homes are there in Kendal?
Kendal has 14 CQC-registered care homes: 14 offering residential care and 4 offering nursing care. You can compare all of them on this page, with each home's official CQC rating and registered care needs.
What is the average CQC rating of care homes in Kendal?
Around 92% of rated care homes in Kendal are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. We show every home's current rating so you can shortlist with confidence, and we link to the official CQC report for each one.
What types of care home are in Kendal?
Care homes in Kendal and across Cumbria include residential homes, nursing homes, and homes registered for dementia, learning disability, mental health and physical disability support. Use the care-type links on this page to compare homes registered for a specific need.
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