Care home
Parkview Gardens
Care home in Barrow In Furness, Westmorland and Furness
Parkview Gardens
Care home in Barrow In Furness, Westmorland and Furness
Operated by Westmorland and Furness Council
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Parkview Gardens is a care home in Barrow-in-Furness, North West England, with 60 registered beds. The home is registered to provide residential care for older adults and is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with that rating published in 2023.
The home was rated Good across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 28 December 2023 · Last inspected 22 November 2023
Inspectors found that people at Parkview Gardens were kept safe, with risks identified and managed and enough staff on duty. Staff were described as kind and caring, respecting privacy and dignity, offering choices and supporting independence, and care was person-centred with a range of activities available. The report also found the provider and registered manager gathered people's views, used feedback to shape the service, and monitored quality.
- Safeguarding from abuse was in place, with risks to people identified and managed
- Staff were trained and skilled, with appropriate checks on new staff and good infection prevention and control
- Staff treated people kindly, respected their decisions and supported their independence
- People enjoyed a range of activities, and visitors were welcomed and relationships were supported
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
154 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
Parkview Gardens is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Furness General Hospital, 1.5 miles away. The local GP practice is BRIDGEGATE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Barrow In Furness
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Carer Support Furness
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Vision Support Barrow & District
The charity supports visually impaired people who live within Barrow-in-Furness and the surrounding area. The organisation provides information and advice to visually impaired people and to their…
Dalton Community Association
We run a multi activity community centre. We house the local community Police team and Community library , Army Cadets, Dance Tazia and other groups including alternative educational lessons. . A…
Part of Westmorland and Furness Council
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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