Hillcroft Nursing Home Caton Green
Care home in Lancaster, Lancashire
Operated by Hillcroft Nursing Homes
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Hillcroft Nursing Home Caton Green is a 31-bed nursing home in Lancaster, Lancashire. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2019).
The home provides nursing care in a setting designed to support residents as individuals. Staff aim to foster a sense of belonging and attend to residents with dignity and consideration.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 25 July 2019 · Last inspected 4 July 2019
Inspectors found that staff were kind and patient, took time to make people feel valued, and encouraged independence while offering choices. People could get food and drink at any hour on request, and the home was described as clean and well maintained. The service was rated good overall.
- Staff were described as caring and patient, working in partnership with people and promoting their independence.
- People could access food and drink at any time of day or night if they asked.
- The home had strong links with health professionals, which helped people receive timely support.
- Staff showed good knowledge of safeguarding procedures, and people and relatives felt the service kept people safe.
- Documentation did not always show that the principles of the Mental Capacity Act were being followed, and inspectors made a recommendation about this.
- At times the language used did not reflect person-centred care, and inspectors recommended more positive language.
- Guidelines for variable-dose, as-and-when medicines did not explain how they should be given.
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
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
307 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 Lancashire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £771 |
| 2025 | £790 |
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Local health safety net
Hillcroft Nursing Home Caton Green is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Lancaster Infirmary, 5.2 miles away. The local GP practice is ASH TREES SURGERY, 4.7 miles away.
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.
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Part of Hillcroft Nursing Homes
Hillcroft Nursing Home Caton Green is one of 6 homes run by Hillcroft Nursing Homes 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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