Alcedo Care Furness & South Cumbria

Home care agency in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness

Operated by Alcedo Orange

Not yet rated by CQCDementia
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement CommunityPeaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
AddressUnit 16, Marl Business Park, Ulverston, LA12 9BN
Registered managerTierney Joan Laithwaite and Victoria Jane Leecy

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About

Alcedo Care Furness & South Cumbria is a home care agency based in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness. It provides care and support in people's own homes, with a particular focus on dementia. It also supports older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, mental health needs, sensory impairment, learning disabilities, substance misuse and eating disorders.

The agency is part of the wider Alcedo Care group, which provides nurse-led care and support across England and Wales, reaching people in their homes and in community settings. The group says it employs more than 1,000 qualified care professionals and aims to enrich clients' lives and support their independence.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Eating disorders
Learning disabilities
Mental health
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment
Substance misuse
Younger adults (under 65)

What's nearby

GP surgery0.7 miles
Hospital6.3 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtSparse
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingAmple
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysAdequate

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What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — Alcedo Care Furness & South Cumbria will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.

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Local health safety net

Alcedo Care Furness & South Cumbria is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Furness General Hospital, 6.3 miles away. The local GP practice is ULVERSTON MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.7 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Furness General Hospital · 6.3 mi
Nearest GP
ULVERSTON MEDICAL PRACTICE · 0.7 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Part of Alcedo Orange

Alcedo Care Furness & South Cumbria is one of 14 services run by Alcedo Orange on AskBart. See how the group's services are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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