Care home
Croftside
Care home in Milnthorpe, Westmorland and Furness
Croftside
Care home in Milnthorpe, Westmorland and Furness
Operated by Westmorland and Furness Council
About
Croftside is a 33-bed care home in Milnthorpe, North West England, providing residential care. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. The CQC report was published in 2020.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 150 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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
14 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Care fee trajectory
Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.
What Westmorland and Furness council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Croftside is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Lancaster Infirmary, 12.6 miles away. The local GP practice is PARK VIEW SURGERY, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Milnthorpe
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
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
Part of Westmorland and Furness Council
Croftside is one of 11 homes run by Westmorland and Furness Council 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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