Care home

Westmorland Court Nursing and Residential Home

Care home in Westmorland and Furness

Westmorland Court Nursing and Residential Home

Care home in Westmorland and Furness

CQC Requires improvement48 beds
AddressHigh Knott Road, Arnside, Carnforth, LA5 0AW
Beds48

About

Westmorland Court Nursing and Residential Home is a 48-bed care home in Carnforth, North West England, providing nursing and residential care. The home was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in a report published in 2026.

The CQC found that the Effective, Caring and Responsive key questions were rated Good. However, the Safe and Well-led key questions were rated Requires Improvement, reflecting areas where the home is working to enhance its practice and governance.

What's nearby

GP surgery3.2 miles
A&E: Royal Lancaster Infirmary10.8 miles
  • Fire station about 400 m away

Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceLimited
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkLimited
  • Tennis CourtSparse
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsLimited
  • TakeawaysLimited

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

Westmorland Court Nursing and Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Lancaster Infirmary, 10.8 miles away. The local GP practice is NUTWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE, 3.2 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Royal Lancaster Infirmary · 10.8 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Outstanding
NUTWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE · 3.2 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Westmorland and Furness

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

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…

6.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1141415)
Charity

Carer Support South Lakes

Provide support to carers

6.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1142184)
Charity

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…

6.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1174741)

Information last reviewed October 2026.

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