Risedale Nursing Home
Care 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 Nursing Home is one of four care facilities operated by Risedale Estates Limited across the Furness Peninsula. The home is located in Barrow in Furness, North West England, and provides nursing care for 72 residents.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2020, achieving Good grades across all five key-question areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 19 March 2020 · Last inspected 30 January 2020
Inspectors found that this residential and nursing home for older people, which had 66 residents at the time of the visit, provided safe everyday support from enough trained staff. Staff were described as kind and respectful, noticing when people were worried and responding quickly, while also supporting residents' privacy, independence and choices. Meals, activities and contact with visitors were all reported positively.
- Medicines were managed safely and given as doctors had prescribed.
- Staff treated residents and their families with kindness and respect, and gave prompt reassurance when someone seemed anxious or distressed.
- Residents were offered meals, drinks and snacks they enjoyed, and staff worked with local and specialist health services to support their health.
- Residents and families were asked for their views, and the registered managers made changes in response to feedback.
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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- 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 |
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Local health safety net
Risedale Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Furness General Hospital, 0.9 miles away. The local GP practice is NORWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ 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
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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