The Lakes
The Lakes is a residential care home in Askam In Furness, Westmorland and Furness (LA16 7JD). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About The Lakes
We are a residential care home at Askam in Furness, providing a home for older people and younger adults who need help with daily living, including those living with dementia and people with loss of sight or hearing. Our aim is a settled house where help is close at hand without taking over somebody's life. Residents keep their own rooms, belongings and routines as far as we can manage, and they decide how much they want to be part of whatever is happening. Where someone needs help with washing, dressing or moving about, we try to give it without hurry and without doing more of the task than is actually needed. Dementia care rests on knowing the person rather than following a procedure, so we ask families to tell us about working life, children, music, faith and old habits. Where sight or hearing is poor, small habits matter: saying who you are on coming into a room and not moving things about without saying so. Respite stays are available as well as permanent places. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission was requires improvement. We would rather tell you that ourselves than leave you to find it elsewhere. We are working through the points the inspectors raised, and if you are considering the home for someone close to you we will go through the report with you and answer whatever you want to ask. Please come and see the place as it really is.
Care provided at The Lakes
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 26 July 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about The Lakes
Where is The Lakes located?
The Lakes is a residential care home in Askam In Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA16 7JD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Lakes provide?
The Lakes is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is The Lakes's CQC rating?
The Lakes is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 26 July 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Lakes provide dementia care?
Yes. The Lakes supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does The Lakes offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Lakes offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Lakes
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. The Lakes 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. The Lakes 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. The Lakes 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. The Lakes 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
The Lakes 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 The Lakes. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.