Across The Bay
Across The Bay is a residential care home in Morecambe, Lancashire (LA4 6AF). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Across The Bay
We at Across The Bay are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the coastal town of Morecambe, Lancashire, where older people receive compassionate support tailored to their individual needs. Nestled within the LA postcode area, our home benefits from the gentle charm of this seaside community, offering residents a peaceful setting whilst remaining well connected to the wider North West region. Our home has been thoughtfully arranged to feel just that, a home. Comfortable communal spaces provide opportunities for residents to socialise, share a cup of tea, or simply enjoy quiet moments of reflection, whilst private areas offer the calm and dignity that each individual deserves. The coastal location of Morecambe brings a wonderful sense of openness and tranquillity, creating a soothing backdrop to daily life at Across The Bay. Our team specialises in a broad range of care, ensuring that we can meet the varied needs of the people who choose to live with us. We provide dedicated older person care and residential care, alongside specialist dementia care for those living with memory related conditions. We also support residents experiencing mental health challenges, physical disabilities, and visual or hearing impairments, adapting our approach so that everyone feels understood, respected, and empowered. For families needing shorter term support, our respite care offers a trusted option, whether following a hospital stay, during a family holiday, or simply to provide a carer with valuable time to rest. In practice, this means our residents benefit from a person centred approach where routines, preferences, and personal histories genuinely matter. We take time to get to know each individual, working closely with families to build a full picture of the person in our care. For those living with dementia, this understanding is especially important, allowing us to offer reassurance, consistency, and moments of joy. For residents with sensory impairments or physical disabilities, we focus on accessibility, communication, and independence, helping each person to live as fully as possible. Families can also take comfort in our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection, which rated Across The Bay as Good across every domain assessed, including Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. This rating reflects the everyday commitment of our team to deliver care that is not only professional but genuinely kind. It offers reassurance that the standards our residents experience have been independently reviewed and recognised. Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the weight of that choice. If you are exploring residential or dementia care in Morecambe, or considering respite care for a loved one, we warmly invite you to get in touch with Across The Bay. We would be delighted to answer your questions, share more about daily life here, and help you feel confident that your family member will be truly cared for.
Care provided at Across The Bay
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 8 December 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Across The Bay
Where is Across The Bay located?
Across The Bay is a residential care home in Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6AF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Across The Bay provide?
Across The Bay is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Across The Bay's CQC rating?
Across The Bay is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 8 December 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Across The Bay provide dementia care?
Yes. Across The Bay supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Across The Bay offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Across The Bay offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Across The Bay
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Across The Bay is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Across The Bay is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Across The Bay offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Across The Bay is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the North West
Across The Bay has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £900 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Across The Bay. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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