Grisedale Croft

Grisedale Croft is a residential care home in Alston, Westmorland and Furness (CA9 3QS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Grisedale Croft

Grisedale Croft is a residential care home in Alston. The people living here include older people, many of them living with dementia, along with younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with sight or hearing loss. Respite stays are available. Being the home for a small rural community shapes everything we do. The people who live here are often neighbours, and staff have usually known them for years, which brings a familiarity that no larger place could manufacture. It also means we understand how much it matters to people and their families that they can stay in the area rather than move miles away for care. People keep their own routines and their own things around them, and they decide how their days run. For residents living with dementia, consistency helps more than anything. Familiar staff, routines that change only when there is a reason, and the patience to understand what somebody means when words have become unreliable. Where people have sight or hearing loss we take particular care over how we communicate. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We take it as evidence that the everyday work is being done properly and we keep looking at the detail. If you are considering a care home in this area for someone close to you, you are welcome to visit and ask us anything you like.

Care provided at Grisedale Croft

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Grisedale Croft

Where is Grisedale Croft located?

Grisedale Croft is a residential care home in Alston, Westmorland and Furness, CA9 3QS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Grisedale Croft provide?

Grisedale Croft is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Grisedale Croft's CQC rating?

Grisedale Croft is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 3 December 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Grisedale Croft provide dementia care?

Yes. Grisedale Croft supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Grisedale Croft offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Grisedale Croft offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Grisedale Croft

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Grisedale Croft 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. Grisedale Croft 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. Grisedale Croft 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?

Yes. Yes. Grisedale Croft supports younger adults as well as older people.

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

Grisedale Croft 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.

Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Grisedale Croft. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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