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There are 8 care homes in and around Barrow In Furness on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). The largest is Risedale at Abbey Meadow, with 93 beds. The most recent inspection was at Parkview Gardens in November 2023.
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- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
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Care homes in Barrow In Furness (8)
7 in Barrow In Furness, 1 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026
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Barrow In Furness in numbers
100% of Barrow In Furness’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 8 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).
What Westmorland and Furness council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Care homes listed | 8 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 8 of 8 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Westmorland and Furness usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,039 |
| Largest | Risedale at Abbey Meadow (93 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Parkview Gardens (November 2023) |
| Homes by care type | Nursing 1 · Dementia 1 |
| Average house price, Westmorland and Furness (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £230,066 |
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Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Westmorland and Furness. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
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Guides: Nursing homes · Dementia care homes
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Westmorland and Furness
The average house price in Westmorland and Furness is £230,066, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £230,066
- Detached
- £391,284
- Semi-detached
- £249,512
- Terraced
- £186,366
- Flats & maisonettes
- £133,604
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Living in Barrow In Furness
- Green Surroundings
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceB
Good — quieter than 51% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesA
Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesB
Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
Flood risk!
Flood warning area nearby — 7 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 3.1 miles, on the Butts Beck.
154 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime75
- Criminal damage & arson22
- Public order19
- Other theft9
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, July 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026; flood areas: Environment Agency.
Community & connection in Barrow In Furness
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Carer Support Furness
Carer Support Furness (formerly Furness Carers) was established to support Unpaid Carers of all ages who are looking after a partner, relative or friend who through illness or disability cannot…
1.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1114029)
Charity
Vision Support Barrow & District
The charity supports visually impaired people who live within Barrow-in-Furness and the surrounding area. The organisation provides information and advice to visually impaired people and to their…
1.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1051674)
Charity
Dalton Community Association
We run a multi activity community centre. We house the local community Police team and Community library , Army Cadets, Dance Tazia and other groups including alternative educational lessons. . A…
2.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1076322)
Questions about care homes in Barrow In Furness
How many care homes are there in Barrow In Furness?
There are 8 care homes listed in and around Barrow In Furness on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.
Which care homes in Barrow In Furness are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?
8 of the 8 care homes in and around Barrow In Furness are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.
What types of care are available in Barrow In Furness?
Homes in and around Barrow In Furness offer dementia (1), nursing (1). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.
How many care homes in Barrow In Furness offer dementia care?
1 care home in and around Barrow In Furness offer specialist dementia care. Use the dementia filter above to see them, and check each home's CQC report for its record on caring for people living with dementia.
How safe is the Barrow In Furness area?
Barrow In Furness is graded B for safety & peace on AskBart — quieter than 51% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder. This is drawn from police-recorded anti-social behaviour and public-order incidents, compared against similar areas.
Weighing up your options in Barrow In Furness?
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