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Residential care homes in Ulverston

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There is 1 residential care home in and around Ulverston on AskBart. The largest is Swarthdale Nursing Home, with 43 beds. The most recent inspection was at Swarthdale Nursing Home in April 2023.

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Ulverston

Care homes in Ulverston (1)

All within 5 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Requires improvement

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Ulverston in numbers

What Westmorland and Furness council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Residential care homes listed1
Rated Good or Outstanding0 of 1 (0%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Westmorland and Furness usual weekly rate (2025)£1,039
LargestSwarthdale Nursing Home (43 beds)
Most recently inspectedSwarthdale Nursing Home (April 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 1 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 1 · Respite 1
Average house price, Westmorland and Furness (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£230,066
Requires improvement1
Average weekly fees
  • Westmorland and Furness average£1,463/wk
  • UK average£1,704/wk

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.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

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 Ulverston

  • High Retirement Community
  • Peaceful 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).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 80% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder (per head of population)

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

1 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Other theft1
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. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.

Community & connection in Ulverston

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

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…

3.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1076322)
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…

5.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1051674)
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…

5.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1114029)

Is Ulverston a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Ulverston

Ulverston is a small, quiet town that appeals to those seeking a slower pace and access to countryside. With limited eating and social venues locally, it depends heavily on what nearby larger towns and the wider region offer. The recorded crime rate warrants attention. A good fit if you have family support close by, value peace and green space, and can manage with modest local choice of care homes.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Check the distance to your nearest GP surgery and pharmacy; confirm hospital access for emergencies — these are essential questions for any local provider.
  • Safety: The town recorded 32 offences in 2026-04, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour among the most common. Compare this against other areas you're considering.
  • Family & connection: In a small town, how close family members or carers can be will matter. Think through whether local support is realistic for your situation.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care-home fees vary by home and service level; compare any specific quotes against the national average to understand affordability in your case.
  • Transport: Confirm local bus routes and how walkable the town centre is for you. Check rail links to nearby larger towns if visiting family matters.
  • Housing options: Ulverston has a small care-home market; choice may be limited. Ask your local provider or council how many options exist and whether they meet your needs.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: The town has 11 parks and 1 allotment nearby, plus proximity to Lake District walks and countryside. Good for outdoor interests.
  • Community: With 2 restaurants and cafés and 1 pub, local social eating is sparse. Look into community groups, memory cafés or activities run by care homes themselves to build connection.
  • Climate: North West England is cooler and wetter than the south; expect frequent rain and mild winters by UK standards.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime levels: Violent crime and anti-social behaviour were the top recorded offences in recent figures. Weigh this carefully against other retirement locations.
  • Limited local choice: As a small town, care-home options are few. Research early and don't assume you'll have multiple homes to compare locally.
  • Social venues: Few restaurants, cafés and pubs mean you'll rely on care-home activities or nearby towns for regular eating out or social life.

Questions about care homes in Ulverston

How many residential care homes are there in Ulverston?

AskBart lists 1 residential care home in and around Ulverston, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are residential care homes in Ulverston rated?

Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 0 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between residential care homes in Ulverston?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Ulverston?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Ulverston:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Ulverston

Near Ulverston

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.

Header photo: Alexander P Kapp, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons