Fairmead House

Fairmead House is a residential care home in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness (LA9 7AU). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Fairmead House

Fairmead House is a residential care home in Kendal. We support a wide range of adults: older people and younger adults, people with a learning disability, autistic people, people living with mental health conditions and people with physical disabilities. Respite stays are available alongside our permanent places. Supporting such a mixed group well means paying close attention to the individual rather than running the house to one rigid pattern. What a good week looks like for a younger resident with a learning disability is not what it looks like for an older resident who now wants peace and familiar company. We take time at the outset to understand each person, we write their support plan around that understanding, and we revise it as people change. The practical support covers personal care, medication, meals, mobility and continence, given at whatever level each person needs, and we bring in GPs, district nurses, community mental health teams and other specialists promptly. Where somebody communicates differently, we learn their way of doing it and take what they tell us seriously. We also care about what happens beyond the house. Kendal and the surrounding countryside offer plenty, and we support people to get out, to keep up with family and friends, and to pursue their own interests rather than a programme designed for everybody. Families, social workers and health professionals are welcome to contact us. If you are considering Fairmead House, please arrange to visit and see how the place actually feels.

Care provided at Fairmead House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Fairmead House

Where is Fairmead House located?

Fairmead House is a residential care home in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, LA9 7AU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Fairmead House provide?

Fairmead House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Fairmead House's CQC rating?

Fairmead House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 29 May 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Fairmead House offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Fairmead House

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

No. Fairmead House 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. Fairmead House 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. Fairmead House 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. Fairmead House 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

Fairmead House 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 Fairmead House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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