Pearlcare
Gilling Reane Care Home
Care home in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness
Operated by Pearlcare
What do these badges mean?
- 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
Gilling Reane Care Home is a well-established home in Kendal, a market town in Cumbria, set in an attractive residential area. It provides short and long-term care for older men and women and is operated by Pearlcare, with 33 registered beds. Bedrooms are furnished to a good standard and include TV aerial points and a call system, with private telephones available on request and space for residents to bring small items of furniture. Several rooms overlook the gardens, which are fully wheelchair accessible and include raised flowerbeds and a furnished patio. Activities include musical performances, games afternoons and local outings, and the home's chef prepares fresh meals that can be adapted to residents' preferences and special dietary needs. Pets are welcome at the home. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2025 report, with Good ratings across the safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led key questions.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
191 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 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
Gilling Reane Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Lancaster Infirmary, 19.4 miles away. The local GP practice is CAPTAIN FRENCH SURGERY, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Kendal
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK South Cumbria LTD
Age UK South Cumbria works with local older people to help them retain their independence and exercise real choice in their lives.We deliver services that help to meet the needs of older people…
Carer Support South Lakes
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Part of Pearlcare
Gilling Reane Care Home is one of 16 homes run by Pearlcare 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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