How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Morecambe?

Contact the adult social care team at Lancashire County Council and ask for a care needs assessment for the person who needs support. It is free, and entitlement does not depend on income or savings. A relative, GP or hospital discharge team can make the request on someone's behalf. The assessor looks at daily tasks, mobility, medication and safety at home, and the written outcome shows whether a residential placement is appropriate.

Can Lancashire County Council pay for a care home place?

It can contribute, but only after a financial assessment has established what the person can pay themselves. Capital above the national upper threshold generally means funding the place privately, while assets below it bring a council contribution towards a suitable home. If the preferred home costs more than the council will fund, a third party top up is usually required from a relative or another source. A property can sometimes be handled through a deferred payment agreement rather than being sold straight away.

What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home?

A residential care home gives someone a place to live along with help from care staff for washing, dressing, meals, medication and company. A nursing home provides the same day to day support and also has registered nurses on the premises to deliver clinical care. Nursing becomes the right level for complex medication, wound care, unstable long term conditions and care at the end of life. Fees in a nursing home are higher as a result, and every provider on this page is a residential care home.

How far in advance should we start looking for a care home?

Start while the current arrangement is still just about holding rather than waiting for it to fail. Assessments, financial checks and waiting lists all take time, and the home that suits best may not have a room free in the week it is needed. An early start also means visits can be made calmly instead of against a hospital discharge deadline. Even when a move is months off, early enquiries give a realistic sense of availability and cost.

What should I ask when visiting a care home in Morecambe?

Ask how many staff are on duty by day and overnight, and how much of that cover comes from agency workers. Ask what the home does when a resident's needs increase, and whether that would eventually mean another move. Ask to see the most recent inspection report and what has changed since it was published. Request a written fee schedule together with a clear list of anything charged on top.

Care Homes in Morecambe

Q: Which care homes in Morecambe are listed on Care Assura?

Twenty four residential care homes registered in Morecambe appear on this page. One holds an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission, sixteen are rated Good, six are rated Requires Improvement and one is rated Inadequate. Every entry links to a profile carrying the current rating and the inspection report behind it. Working through a shortlist of those reports is the quickest way to see how the homes differ.

Morecambe has 24 CQC registered care homes. 17 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding, 5 Requires improvement, 1 Inadequate. 21 of the 24 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Morecambe at a glance

What the local numbers say about care for older people in Morecambe, to help you judge the options below.

Lancashire County Council pays, residential care: £790 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,249 to £1,514, median £1,409
Care home beds filled across Lancashire: 88%. The 12 month average is 86%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 79. Lancashire average is 89.
People aged 75 and over: 15,800. Rising to 18,200 by 2035, up 15%
Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed
Who pays, across Lancashire (estimate): 41% council, 30% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,100. Rising to 2,500 by 2035, up 22%
People aged 85 and over: 4,200. Rising to 5,900 by 2035, up 41%

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Arranging and Paying for a Care Home Place in Morecambe

Begin With the Assessment

Almost every family arrives at this point in a hurry, and the step most often skipped is the one that costs nothing. A care needs assessment is free, is not means tested and can be requested by a relative, a GP or a hospital discharge team as well as by the person themselves. Lancashire County Council is the authority responsible for carrying it out for people living in Morecambe and for arranging whatever funded support is agreed afterwards. The assessor records what help is needed with washing, dressing, meals, medication and mobility, and whether a residential setting is genuinely the right answer or whether support at home could still work. The written outcome is worth having even for families who expect to pay privately, because it gives homes a clear brief when you enquire about a room.

Who Pays for the Place

A financial assessment follows and takes account of both income and capital. Someone with savings above the national upper threshold is normally expected to meet the full cost, while assets below it bring a council contribution towards a home it considers suitable. If a family prefers a home that costs more than the council will fund, a third party top up is usually needed and, in most circumstances, it has to be paid by someone other than the resident. Where a person owns a property, a deferred payment agreement can allow fees to be settled from its eventual sale rather than requiring an immediate one.

Pinning Down the True Weekly Cost

Weekly fees differ considerably between homes in the town, and the quoted figure is rarely the whole figure. Ask what happens to the fee if needs increase, how much notice is given of the annual rise, and what is charged if a resident spends time in hospital. Ask which extras sit outside the fee, as hairdressing, chiropody, escorted appointments and some outings are commonly billed separately.

Choosing the Right Care Home in Morecambe

Making Sense of a Wide Spread of Ratings

Twenty four residential homes are listed for Morecambe and the ratings run the full length of the scale. Lancaster and Morecambe Short Breaks Service holds an Outstanding rating, sixteen homes are rated Good, six are rated Requires Improvement and one is rated Inadequate. Each of those words summarises five separate judgements about whether a home is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led, so the report matters more than the label. Check the date of the inspection too, since a home rated below Good some time ago may have been through considerable change in the meantime, and one rated Good years back may not have been revisited recently.

Narrowing Down the Shortlist

Beyond the rating, most of the decision comes down to fit. Think about the size of the home, because a small converted house feels quite different from a purpose built one with several floors. Ask whether the home can keep supporting someone whose needs grow, or whether a later move to nursing care would become necessary. Weigh up how easily the people who will visit most often can get there, since regular visitors do more for someone's wellbeing than any facility listed in a brochure.

What to Watch For on a Visit

Call in at a busy time such as late morning or around a mealtime rather than a quiet afternoon. Notice whether staff know residents by name, whether people are occupied or simply sitting, and whether anyone needing help to eat is given it patiently. Ask how many staff are on duty overnight, how long the manager has been in post and what staff turnover has been over the past year.

24 care homes in Morecambe

Across The Bay · 479 Marine Road East, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6AF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Across The Bay LTD
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...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
The Croft · 11a Albany Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 4JY
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Mrs Flora Rufus Mason
We at The Croft are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the coastal town of Morecambe, Lancashire, where residents can enjoy compassionate support in a truly homely setting. Our team provides person centred residential care...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Craigneil Residential Home · 2 Seaborn Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6BB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mr B Hinde
Here at Craigneil Residential Home, we provide older people in Morecambe and the surrounding areas of Lancashire with warm, attentive residential care in a place that genuinely feels like home. Whether someone is joining us for a permanent...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
Grey Gables · 1 Lodges Grove, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6HE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Cedar Health And Wellbeing Limited
Grey Gables is a residential care home in Morecambe, Lancashire, supporting adults who have a learning disability and autistic adults, including younger adults. We also offer respite stays for people who need support for a shorter period,...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Barden House · 29 Morecambe Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 3AA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Barden House Limited
Here at Barden House, we provide residential care for people in the heart of Morecambe, Lancashire. We welcome older adults, younger adults, and people living with mental health conditions, and we also offer respite care for those who need...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Lancaster and Short Breaks Service · Thorpe Avenue, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6NG
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by Lancashire County Council
We provide short breaks in Morecambe for adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, in a residential house rather than a unit. Short breaks are the whole of what we do, and we think that focus is why we do them well. A stay...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Arnside Lodge · 1 Arnside Crescent, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5PP
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Morecambe Care Limited
Arnside Lodge is a residential care home in Morecambe, Lancashire, supporting older people, residents living with dementia or a mental health condition, and younger adults who need care in a smaller setting. We also offer respite stays. We...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Springfield Lodge · 14 Elms Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6AP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Morecambe Care Limited
Springfield Lodge is a care home in Morecambe in Lancashire. We provide residential care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays for those needing care for a short period....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Primrose Neurological Centre · Middleton Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 3JJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by National Neurological Services Ltd
Primrose Neurological Centre is a residential care home in Morecambe in Lancashire. We support older people and younger adults, including people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss. Respite stays are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Thornton Lodge Residential Care Home · 43-47 Thornton Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5PD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Morecambe Care Limited
Thornton Lodge Residential Care Home provides residential care in Morecambe for older people and for younger adults who need support with daily living, including people living with mental health conditions. We offer permanent places and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Draycombe House · 1 Draycombe Drive, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1LN
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Ferncross Care LTD
Draycombe House is a residential care home in Morecambe supporting a mixed group of adults. Some of our residents are older people who need help with the practical parts of the day. Others are adults with a learning disability, autistic...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Ferncross Residential Home · 4 Crossdale Avenue, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1PE
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Ferncross Care LTD
We are a residential care home in Morecambe, providing a home for older people who need help with daily living, including those living with dementia. Our aim is an unhurried house. A good deal of care is spoiled simply by being rushed, so...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Malvern House · 139 Heysham Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1DE
Care home · CQC Inadequate · Run by Mrs Flora Rufus Mason
Malvern House is a residential care home in Morecambe supporting a mixed group of adults. Some of our residents are older people who need help with the practical parts of the day. Others are adults with a learning disability, autistic...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Eric House · Harrow Grove, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6ST
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Anchor Hanover Group
Eric Morecambe House is a residential care home in Morecambe, Lancashire, providing a settled home for older people who need support with daily living. We care for residents living with dementia, and we offer respite stays for people who...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Bare Hall Residential Care Home · 20 Bare Lane, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6DF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Bare Hall Home Limited
Here at Bare Hall Residential Care Home, we are proud to be a trusted part of the Morecambe community in Lancashire, providing older people with a warm, comfortable and genuinely caring place to call home. We specialise in older person...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Mayfair Residential Home · Marine Road East, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5AR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mayfair Residential Home Limited
Mayfair Residential Home is a residential care home in Morecambe caring for older people, with respite and short stays available alongside permanent places. We aim to run a household rather than an institution. People arrive here having...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
Woodhill House Home for Older People · 60 Woodhill Lane, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 4NN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Lancashire County Council
Woodhill House is a residential care home in Morecambe for older people. We support people who need help with daily living, including people living with dementia, and we also welcome younger adults. We take respite bookings for families...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Rushley House Retirement Home · 327 Lancaster Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6RH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Thackray Care Services Limited
Rushley House Retirement Home is in Morecambe, Lancashire. We offer older people a settled, permanent home, and we also provide respite stays for those who need care for a short period or whose family carer needs a break. The help people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
Campbell House · 166 Heysham Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1DJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mrs Pamela Ann Entwisle
Campbell House is a residential care home in Morecambe. Those living here include older people, many living with dementia, and people managing mental health conditions. We support younger adults as well, and we offer respite stays. Having...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Fairways · 20 Westmoor Grove, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 2TA
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Fairways Residential Home Limited
Fairways is a residential care home in Morecambe specialising in dementia care. Dementia is not a sideline here, it is what we are set up for, and that shapes how the house is run from the moment somebody wakes up. We keep the day calm,...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Respite Care
Ash-lee · 18 Thornton Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5PE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Ashmoor Health Care Limited
Our home in Morecambe supports a mixed group of adults. Some of our residents are older people who need help with the practical parts of the day, including those living with dementia. Others are adults with a learning disability, autistic...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Fernbank Lodge · 346 Heysham Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 2BW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Morecambe Care Limited
Fernbank Lodge is a residential care home in Morecambe, Lancashire, supporting adults living with mental health conditions alongside older people who need residential care. This is somewhere people live rather than somewhere they have been...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Clover House · 40 St Johns Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1EX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Specialist Care Team Limited
Clover House is a care home in Morecambe. We provide residential care for older people and younger adults, including adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and people managing a mental health condition. Respite stays are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Holywell Home · 17 West End Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 4DJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Connor Associates Limited
Holywell Home is a residential care home in Morecambe. We support older people and also adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and younger adults, and we offer respite stays. Having people of different ages and needs under one...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care

What care costs in Lancashire, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care North West figure, because too few Lancashire homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,409.	£790	£1,249 to £1,514
Nursing care England figure, because too few Lancashire homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916.	£887	£1,600 to £2,071
Residential dementia care North West figure, because too few Lancashire homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,533.	Not published separately	£1,372 to £1,648
Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Lancashire homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.	Not published separately	£1,890 to £2,221

Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.

Inspected most recently

Primrose Neurological Centre, 26 June 2026, Good
Springfield Lodge, 25 September 2024, Good
Grey Gables, 28 August 2024, Good

Longest since a report

Thornton Lodge Residential Care Home, 22 February 2018, Good
Malvern House, 1 March 2018, Inadequate
Campbell House, 6 April 2018, Good

Frequently asked questions about care homes in Morecambe

How many care homes are there in Morecambe?

Morecambe has 24 CQC registered care homes: 1 Outstanding, 17 Good, 5 Requires improvement, 1 Inadequate. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a care home cost in Morecambe?

Lancashire County Council pays an average of £790 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,249 to £1,514 a week. North West figure, because too few Lancashire homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,409. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

Which care homes in Morecambe were inspected most recently?

Primrose Neurological Centre (26 June 2026), Springfield Lodge (25 September 2024) and Grey Gables (28 August 2024) have the most recent CQC reports.