Abbeyfield Society
Chirnside House
Care home in Lancaster, Lancashire
Operated by Abbeyfield Society
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Chirnside House is a 30-bed care home in Lancaster operated by Abbeyfield Society. It provides accommodation and support for older people, including those living with dementia. The home was purpose-built in 1994, with extensions added in 2004 and 2008.
The Care Quality Commission rated Chirnside House as Requires Improvement overall in 2023. It was rated Good for Effective, Caring and Responsive care, and Requires Improvement for Safe and Well-led domains.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 14 June 2023 · Last inspected 28 March 2023
Inspectors visited Chirnside House in March 2023, a residential home for up to 30 older people, including those living with dementia. They found care to be of good quality, with people describing the care as good, feeling safe and the home being well run. Infection prevention and control practice went beyond what is expected, and the registered manager was open about learning from past events.
- Feedback from nearly everyone spoken with was very positive, with people saying they felt safe and the care was good
- Infection prevention and control measures were described as going beyond best practice
- The registered manager was transparent and took a continuous learning approach to events in the home
- People were supported to have maximum choice and control, with least restrictive practice in line with their best interests
- Governance systems to monitor the quality of the service were not in place, and some existing systems had gaps or were outdated
- Recruitment checks did not robustly confirm that all staff were fit and proper persons
- Newer medicines administration systems, supported by a pharmacist, were not yet fully embedded
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.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
307 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | 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 Lancashire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £771 |
| 2025 | £790 |
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Local health safety net
Chirnside House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Lancaster Infirmary, 1.1 miles away. The local GP practice is QUEEN SQUARE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 1.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Lancaster
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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,…
Showing groups across Lancashire.
Part of Abbeyfield Society
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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