Rushley House Retirement Home
Care home in Morecambe, Lancashire
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Rushley House Retirement Home is a small residential care home in Morecambe, Lancashire, providing care for 13 residents. The home was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2022, with Good ratings for safety, effectiveness, care and leadership. Its responsiveness rating was Requires Improvement.
The home offers residential care in a family-oriented setting, with support from its care team. It is run on a personal basis and aims to create an environment of kindness for those who live, visit or work there.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 30 March 2022 · Last inspected 3 March 2022
Inspectors found that staff now treat people in a caring, sensitive way, with care records that properly describe individual needs. Infection prevention and control was thorough, visiting arrangements let people keep important relationships, and people and relatives described staff as kind. Staff were seen encouraging independence, and the home worked with other organisations and health and social care professionals.
- Care records now properly reflect people's needs and support, following earlier concerns
- Infection prevention and control measures were thorough
- Visiting arrangements allow people to see visitors when they wish
- People, relatives and staff describe a caring, respectful approach and good interactions
- People do not always have access to a range of activities, and there is no formal activities programme or records of people's wishes in this area
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
- Near a main road
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 SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
275 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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 Lancashire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £771 |
| 2025 | £790 |
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Local health safety net
Rushley House Retirement Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Lancaster Infirmary, 2.2 miles away. The local GP practice is QUEEN SQUARE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Morecambe
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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