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Care homes in Morecambe

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There are 26 care homes in and around Morecambe on AskBart. 88% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £1,186 a week, while Lancashire usually pays £790. The largest is The Sands Care Home, with 97 beds.

care homes
26
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
88%
typical residential fee
£1,186/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Lancashire council pays
£790/wk

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Morecambe

Care homes in Morecambe (26)

★ With family reviews

19 in Morecambe, 7 more within 5 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

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Distance
Across The BayGood · Dec 2021On request243.0 mi—1.1 mi
Arnside LodgeRequires improvement · Aug 2023On request323.0 mi—0.5 mi
Bare Hall Residential Care HomeGood · Nov 2019On request302.8 mi—1.1 mi
Campbell HouseGood · Apr 2018On request53.9 mi—1.4 mi
Craigneil Residential HomeGood · Feb 2020On request153.0 mi—0.9 mi
Eric Morecambe HouseGood · Aug 2018On request362.2 mi—1.4 mi
FairwaysRequires improvement · Apr 2025On request244.1 mi—3.1 mi
Fernbank LodgeGood · Sept 2023On request183.8 mi—2.0 mi
Ferncross Residential HomeRequires improvement · Dec 2024On request143.8 mi—1.5 mi
Hillcroft Nursing Home LancasterGood · Nov 2019On request200.5 mi—2.9 mi
Hillcroft Nursing Home MorecambeGood · Oct 2017On request543.6 mi—1.4 mi
Hillcroft Nursing Home SlyneGood · May 2018On request492.9 mi—2.7 mi
Lakeland View Care CentreGood · Jun 2026On request333.9 mi—1.5 mi
Laurel Bank Care HomeGood£1,372670.7 mi—2.8 mi
Longcroft—On request150.6 mi—2.8 mi
Mayfair Residential Home LimitedGood · Apr 2022On request453.1 mi—0.6 mi
Primrose Neurological CentreGood · Jun 2026On request73.9 mi—3.3 mi
Rushley House Retirement HomeGood · Mar 2022On request132.2 mi—1.3 mi
Springfield LodgeGood · Sept 2024On request153.0 mi—1.2 mi
The Glen Care HomeGood£1,000702.9 mi—0.7 mi
The Sands Care HomeGood · Jun 2022On request973.3 mi—0.5 mi
The Sands MeadowsGood · Feb 2023On request233.2 mi—2.4 mi
The Thorns Retirement HomeGood · Oct 2019On request153.4 mi—2.4 mi
Thornton Lodge Residential Care HomeGood · Aug 2021On request363.2 mi—0.4 mi
Whitelow House Nursing HomeGood · Nov 2019On request323.0 mi—0.8 mi
Woodhill House Home for Older PeopleGood · Oct 2019On request463.2 mi—0.6 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Morecambe in numbers

88% of Morecambe’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 25 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Morecambe costs about £1,186/week, while Lancashire’s published usual rate is around £790/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £396/week (about £20,592/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

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

Care homes listed26
Rated Good or Outstanding22 of 25 (88%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate3
Average published weekly fee£1,186
Lancashire usual weekly rate (2025)£790
LargestThe Sands Care Home (97 beds)
Most recently inspectedFerncross Residential Home (December 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 8 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 5 · Respite 2
Average house price, Lancaster (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£199,762
Good22
Requires improvement3
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Morecambe£1,186/wk
  • Nursing, Morecambe£1,186/wk
  • Dementia, Morecambe£1,186/wk
  • Lancaster average£1,186/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Lancashire usual rate£790/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Lancaster. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Lancashire's usual cost of residential care (2025). 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 October 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Lancaster

The average house price in Lancaster is £199,762, 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
£199,762
Detached
£343,879
Semi-detached
£222,045
Terraced
£178,315
Flats & maisonettes
£114,017

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 Morecambe

Morecambe is a long-established seaside retirement town on the north-west coast, with a notably higher than average share of older residents and a solid range of local amenities. It offers care homes, lower-cost living than many UK retirement areas, and easy access to the Lake District and Lancashire coast. The trade-off is a recorded-crime rate that warrants honest consideration, and limited rail links.

  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 19% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityB

Good — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

Flood risk!

Flood warning area nearby — 19 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 3.1 miles, on the Burrow Beck.

275 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime102
  • Anti-social behaviour49
  • Criminal damage & arson28
  • Public order22
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 September 2026; flood: Environment Agency.

Community & connection in Morecambe

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

Charity

Garstang Memory Cafe

Memory cafes, also known as dementia cafes, provide safe spaces where people can go for a cup of tea and chat with experienced professionals or others affected by dementia. There are also games,…

7.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1196743)

Showing groups across Lancashire.

Morecambe: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+41%
Projected change in Lancaster, 2025 to 2035 (4,161 to 5,869). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+19.4%
Projected change in Lancaster, 2025 to 2035 (31,267 to 37,338). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
4
Nearest: Boots (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
11
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
6.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–9 out of 10
Where the 25 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Morecambe

  • St John's Hospice · 2.6 milesCQC Good (report published April 2024). CQC page
  • Hospice of St. Mary of Furness · 12.4 milesCQC Good (report published August 2016). CQC page

Hospitals near Morecambe

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Morecambe a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Morecambe

Morecambe suits those drawn to a quieter seaside setting with genuine retirement infrastructure — its over-65 population (21.1%) is well above the national average (18.6%), signalling long-standing later-life provision. Care fees here are lower than the national average, and the town has established social and leisure offer. It's less suitable if you need frequent specialist health services or depend on easy rail access to major cities, or if personal security is a primary concern.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GP surgeries and pharmacies are present in the town; the nearest major hospital is Royal Lancaster Infirmary, accessible by car or bus.
  • Safety: Recorded crime stood at 275 offences in the most recent period, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage the most common categories — higher than many UK retirement areas and worth weighing carefully.
  • Family & connection: Consider how near your support network lives; Morecambe is reasonably close to Manchester and Preston by car, but rail links are limited, which may affect how often family can visit.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Local care-home fees are below the national average, making it one of the more affordable retirement-living areas in England.
  • Transport: The town has regular local bus services; rail access to Manchester and beyond is available but not frequent. A car is useful for trips beyond the immediate area.
  • Housing options: A range of care homes operate in Morecambe, reflecting its established status as a retirement destination; provision is reasonably varied.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Eight parks and two allotments offer outdoor activity; the seafront and bay walks are major local assets. The Lake District is within reach for day trips.
  • Community: Fifty restaurants and cafés, along with 42 pubs and bars, support social life; many cater to older residents and are focal points for community groups.
  • Climate: The north-west coast experiences typical UK maritime weather — mild but damp, with regular rainfall and Atlantic wind exposure.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime rate: Recorded crime is notably higher than the national average for retirement areas, particularly violent crime and anti-social behaviour — a genuine consideration if personal safety and peace of mind weigh heavily in your decision.
  • Rail connectivity: Limited rail links mean visiting family in major cities, or travelling for specialist services, may require a car or a longer journey — relevant if you no longer drive or value spontaneous travel.
  • Seasonal footfall: As a seaside town, Morecambe can be quieter in winter months, which may affect dining and social activities for some residents.

Questions about care homes in Morecambe

How many care homes are there in Morecambe?

There are 26 care homes listed in and around Morecambe on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Morecambe cost?

Care homes in Morecambe range from around £1,000 to around £1,372 per week, with averages of £1,186 for residential, £1,186 for dementia, £1,186 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Morecambe compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Morecambe is about £1,186 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Morecambe are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

22 of the 26 care homes in and around Morecambe 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 Morecambe?

Homes in and around Morecambe offer residential (8), dementia (5), nursing (2), respite (2). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Morecambe?

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

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

Near Morecambe

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: Gordon Hatton, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons