Across The Bay
Care home in Morecambe, Lancashire
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Across The Bay is a 24-bed residential care home in Morecambe, Lancashire. The home provides personal care and is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report 2021).
The home operates under current management and focuses on delivering care within a supportive environment. It serves older adults requiring residential care support.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 8 December 2021 · Last inspected 19 October 2021
Inspectors visited Across The Bay in October 2021 for a first, planned inspection, focusing on infection prevention and control. The home, which supports 24 older people across four storeys with a lift, was found to be clean and hygienic, with sufficient staff who were recruited safely. Inspectors observed kind, respectful interactions and reported that people enjoyed a varied programme of social activities.
- Clean and hygienic environment, with an infection prevention and control policy in place and staff trained on it
- Risks to people's safety are assessed and monitored, and medicines are handled safely
- Staff training is ongoing, and people receive support with healthcare and nutrition
- Varied social activities that give people stimulation and exercise, and a complaints process that people understand
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
275 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Lancashire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £771 |
| 2025 | £790 |
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Local health safety net
Across The Bay is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Lancaster Infirmary, 3 miles away. The local GP practice is QUEEN SQUARE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 2.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Morecambe
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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