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About
Lapstone House is a care home in Millom, North West England, with 20 registered beds. It provides care for older people and is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — also rated Good. The most recent CQC inspection report was published in 2023.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 29 November 2023 · Last inspected 7 November 2023
Inspectors found that staff know residents well and help them make their own choices, in a kind and respectful way that respects privacy and encourages independence. Residents are supported with meals, activities and visits from family and friends, and people said they liked their rooms.
- Staffing levels meet residents' needs, and medicines are managed safely.
- Staff are trained and skilled, and the manager learns from incidents and shares those lessons to improve safety.
- Residents are treated with kindness and dignity, and their choices and independence are respected.
- Care is tailored to individual wishes, with links to health services and support at the end of life.
- The building is described as old and outdated, although it has equipment and adaptations that support independence. The provider has a plan to refurbish the premises.
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 450 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
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
Lapstone House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Furness General Hospital, 5.6 miles away. The local GP practice is WATERLOO HOUSE SURGERY, 0 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 Cumberland Council
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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