Whitelow House Nursing 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
Whitelow House Nursing Home is a 32-bed nursing care facility in Morecambe, Lancashire, providing general nursing care and specialist dementia nursing. The home is staffed with registered nurses and care assistants available round the clock.
Whitelow House was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2019, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 21 November 2019 · Last inspected 5 November 2019
Inspectors found that staffing levels and skill mix met people's needs and that people felt safe and at ease in the home. Staff were seen to treat people with dignity and respect their privacy, and people were able to choose where and what they ate. The report also describes an open working culture and leadership that people, staff and visitors felt was strong.
- Staffing numbers and skill mix were sufficient to meet each person's needs.
- Nurses checked people's medicines using an electronic system, which helped them receive their medicines safely.
- Staff backed people's control over their own lives and limited restrictions to the minimum needed.
- Staff received a variety of training, and their day-to-day interactions respected people's dignity and independence.
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2026
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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
Whitelow House Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Lancaster Infirmary, 3 miles away. The local GP practice is QUEEN SQUARE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 2.8 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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