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Brant Howe Residential Home
Residential care home in Westmorland and Furness
Brant Howe Residential Home
Residential care home in Westmorland and Furness
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About
Brant Howe Residential Home is a 29-bed care home in Carnforth, North West England. It provides residential care, dementia care, and respite care, including day-care services. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2021 report).
The home supports both short-term and long-term residents, with a focus on creating an inclusive environment where individual preferences are respected and communication between the home, residents and families is prioritised.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 28 September 2021 · Last inspected 6 September 2021
Inspectors found that people living at the home, most of whom have dementia, and their relatives were content with the care and described staff as kind and caring. They observed positive interactions between staff and people, with care plans tailored to individual routines and preferences and support that encourages independence. The report describes enough staff on duty, a varied menu, drinks available at all hours, and a clean, well-kept environment.
- Staff were described as kind and caring, and inspectors saw good interactions between people and staff.
- Staff were trained in safeguarding and in medicines handling, with their competence checked, and recruitment checks were in place.
- Infection control was well managed and the home was clean, tidy and free from hazards.
- A range of organised activities was available, including outings, and people had access to drinks and a good choice of meals.
- Inspectors noted a potential issue with some medicines given 'as required', and made a recommendation about this.
- A programme of improvements focused on fire safety was under way at the time of the inspection.
- Community engagement was limited while COVID-19 restrictions applied, although managers were preparing to increase contact with the community.
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 350 m away
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 SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAmple
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 Westmorland and Furness council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £975 |
| 2025 | £1,039 |
What Westmorland and Furness council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Brant Howe Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Lancaster Infirmary, 13.8 miles away. The local GP practice is LUNESDALE SURGERY, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Westmorland and Furness
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK South Cumbria LTD
Age UK South Cumbria works with local older people to help them retain their independence and exercise real choice in their lives.We deliver services that help to meet the needs of older people…
Carer Support South Lakes
Provide support to carers
Kendal Dementia Action Alliance
To assist people living with dementia and their carers throughout South Lakeland by providing information in relation to local services, activities and events. Monthly Hub sessions held - see…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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