Risedale at Abbey Meadow
Nursing home in Barrow In Furness, Westmorland and Furness
Operated by Risedale Estates
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Risedale at Abbey Meadow is a 93-bed care home in Barrow-in-Furness, North West England, operated as part of a larger care provider with multiple sites in the region. The home provides nursing and dementia care, and supports older people aged 65 and over, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, mental health conditions, and learning disabilities.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2020, achieving Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 11 February 2020 · Last inspected 12 November 2019
Inspectors found that people at this large care home were kept safe, with enough trained staff and medicines handled correctly. Staff were described as kind, respectful and person-centred, supporting people's choices, independence and dignity. Activities, visiting arrangements and end-of-life planning were also noted as positive.
- Staff were well trained and worked in a person-centred, respectful way
- Medicines were managed safely and as prescribed
- Staff supported people's rights and choices in the least restrictive way
- Visitors were welcomed and people enjoyed a range of activities
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2025
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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
Risedale at Abbey Meadow is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Furness General Hospital, 1.1 miles away. The local GP practice is BRIDGEGATE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.6 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
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Dalton Community Association
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Part of Risedale Estates
Risedale at Abbey Meadow is one of 4 homes run by Risedale Estates 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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