St Philips Care
Kirksanton Care Centre
Care home in Millom, Cumberland
Operated by St Philips Care
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About
Kirksanton Care Centre is operated by St Philips Care and provides care for up to 40 residents in Millom, North West England. The home supports people with nursing needs as well as those requiring assistance with daily living, with a focus on helping residents maintain independence wherever possible.
The Care Quality Commission rated Kirksanton Care Centre Good overall in 2023, with Good ratings across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 1 November 2023 · Last inspected 9 October 2023
Inspectors found that people were kept safe, that staffing levels and staff training allowed them to receive the support they needed, and that medicines were handled well. People were supported to make their own choices, and staff knew them well and tailored their care to individual preferences. People spoke positively about the home and said they would recommend it.
- Risks to people were identified and managed, and people were protected from harm and abuse.
- Staffing levels and staff training were sufficient to meet people's needs and deliver care safely.
- Medicines were managed safely, and the home had systems for learning from incidents and guarding against infection.
- Care was person-centred, reflecting what matters to each person and their preferences, with people's choices respected.
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
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
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 Cumberland council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £927 |
| 2025 | £990 |
What Cumberland council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Kirksanton Care Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Furness General Hospital, 7.1 miles away. The local GP practice is WATERLOO HOUSE SURGERY, 2.2 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Part of St Philips Care
Kirksanton Care Centre is one of 31 homes run by St Philips Care 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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