Care home
Elmhurst
Care home in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
Elmhurst
Care home in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
Operated by Westmorland and Furness Council
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).
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About
Elmhurst is a care home in Ulverston, North West England, providing care for 40 residents. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with the most recent inspection report published in 2020. It was rated Good for safety, effectiveness, care quality and leadership, and Outstanding for responsiveness to residents' needs.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 700 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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
1 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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 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
Elmhurst is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Furness General Hospital, 6 miles away. The local GP practice is ULVERSTON MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.8 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Ulverston
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Dalton Community Association
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Vision Support Barrow & District
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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…
Part of Westmorland and Furness Council
Elmhurst is one of 11 homes run by Westmorland and Furness Council on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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