Abbey Healthcare
Heron Hill Care Home
Nursing home in Westmorland and Furness
Operated by Abbey Healthcare
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About
Heron Hill Care Home is operated by Abbey Healthcare and provides nursing care, respite care, and specialist dementia support. The home is registered for 86 beds and is located in South Lakeland, Cumbria, in the North West of England.
The Care Quality Commission rated Heron Hill Care Home as Good overall. The home was rated Good across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.
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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 CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £975 |
| 2025 | — | £1,039 |
| 2026 | £1,300 | — |
What Westmorland and Furness council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Heron Hill Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Lancaster Infirmary, 19.2 miles away. The local GP practice is THE JAMES COCHRANE PRACT., 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Westmorland and Furness
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
Provide support to carers
Kendal Dementia Action Alliance
To assist people living with dementia and their carers throughout South Lakeland by providing information in relation to local services, activities and events. Monthly Hub sessions held - see…
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How much does care at Heron Hill cost?
For a precise estimate, it's recommended to contact the home directly at 03309 122635 to discuss your individual requirements.
Part of Abbey Healthcare
Heron Hill Care Home is one of 17 homes run by Abbey Healthcare 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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