Care home
Grisedale Croft
Care home in Alston, Westmorland and Furness
Grisedale Croft
Care home in Alston, 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
Grisedale Croft is a 13-bed care home in Alston, in North West England. It is registered to provide care to older people. The home was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with all five key questions—Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led—also rated Good. The CQC report was published in 2020.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 150 m away
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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
4 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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
Grisedale Croft is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Cumberland Infirmary, 21.4 miles away. The local GP practice is ALSTON MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Alston
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Alston Moor Community Transport
We operate a wheelchair accessible minibus belonging to the county council that can be used by community groups in the area.
Part of Westmorland and Furness Council
Grisedale Croft 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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