Cambian Whinfell Shap Road

Cambian Whinfell Shap Road is a residential care home in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness (LA9 6DP). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.

About Cambian Whinfell Shap Road

Our home on Shap Road in Kendal, part of Cambian Whinfell, provides residential care for adults with a learning disability and for autistic adults. We also offer respite stays. This is a house and we want it to feel like one. The people who live here have their own rooms, their own belongings and their own way of running a day, and support is arranged around that rather than around a timetable that suits staff. Some people arrive needing space and patience before they settle, and we do not rush that or treat it as a problem. Support is planned around what each person wants to be able to do rather than simply around risk. Cooking, shopping, managing money, using transport, getting to activities, college or work, and keeping up with family and friends. Where somebody needs a lot of help, we still look for what they can take on themselves, because independence slips away quietly unless someone is protecting it. Communication and environment get real attention. We learn how each person tells us what they want, including those who use little or no speech. Noise, lighting, predictability and having somewhere quiet to retreat to all shape how a day turns out. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. We are glad of it and we know it has to be earned again every day. Please get in touch to visit.

Care provided at Cambian Whinfell Shap Road

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Cambian Whinfell Shap Road

Where is Cambian Whinfell Shap Road located?

Cambian Whinfell Shap Road is a residential care home in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, LA9 6DP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Cambian Whinfell Shap Road provide?

Cambian Whinfell Shap Road is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Cambian Whinfell Shap Road's CQC rating?

Cambian Whinfell Shap Road is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 4 April 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Cambian Whinfell Shap Road offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Cambian Whinfell Shap Road offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Cambian Whinfell Shap Road

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

No. Cambian Whinfell Shap Road is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Cambian Whinfell Shap Road 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. Cambian Whinfell Shap Road 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?

Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.

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

Cambian Whinfell Shap Road 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 Cambian Whinfell Shap Road. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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