Swarthdale Nursing Home
Swarthdale Nursing Home is a nursing home in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness (LA12 9NQ). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Swarthdale Nursing Home
We at Swarthdale Nursing Home are proud to offer dedicated nursing care for older people in the welcoming market town of Ulverston, nestled within the beautiful Westmorland and Furness area of the North West. Our home provides a calm, supportive environment where residents can feel truly settled and cared for. Set within the LA postcode area, our location benefits from the gentle charm of Ulverston, a town known for its friendly community spirit and proximity to the stunning landscapes of the Lake District and Morecambe Bay. This peaceful setting offers residents and their visiting families a sense of tranquillity, whilst remaining close to local amenities, familiar surroundings, and the comforting rhythms of Cumbrian life. Within our home, we focus on creating spaces that feel warm and homely rather than clinical. We understand that moving into a nursing home is a significant transition, and we strive to ensure that every resident feels at ease from the moment they arrive. Communal areas encourage gentle social interaction, whilst quieter corners offer the privacy and reflection that many residents value. Our specialisms lie in older person care, nursing care, and dementia care. For families, this means that our team is equipped to support residents with complex health needs around the clock, providing the kind of skilled nursing attention that simply cannot be sustained at home. Whether a loved one requires ongoing medical support, assistance with daily living, or compassionate end of life care, our nursing led approach ensures that clinical needs are met with professionalism and dignity. Dementia care sits at the heart of what we do. We recognise that living with dementia affects not only the individual but also those who love them. Our approach is centred on understanding each resident as a unique person, with their own history, preferences, and ways of seeing the world. We work to create predictable, reassuring routines, gentle stimulation, and meaningful moments of connection. Families are welcomed as partners in care, because we know that your insights into your loved one's life story help us provide truly personalised support. For older residents more broadly, we offer the kind of attentive, respectful care that honours a lifetime of experience. From support with mobility and personal care to encouragement with hobbies and social activities, our aim is always to help residents live as fully and comfortably as possible, whatever their circumstances. In terms of regulatory oversight, our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission in March 2025 resulted in an overall rating of Requires Improvement. We want to be open and honest with families about this. The CQC recognised our home as Good in three important areas: how Effective our care is, how Caring our team are, and how Responsive we are to the needs of those we support. These ratings reflect the warmth, skill, and genuine compassion that our staff bring to their work every day, and they affirm that residents receive care that meets their needs and treats them with kindness. The areas highlighted for improvement were Safe and Well led. We take these findings seriously and view them as an important opportunity for growth. Our team is actively working on the points raised, with a clear commitment to strengthening leadership oversight and safety practices so that every aspect of life at Swarthdale matches the standard of care our residents deserve. We believe transparency about this journey matters, because families choosing a home want honesty as much as reassurance. We would warmly encourage any family considering nursing or dementia care in the Ulverston area to get in touch with us. Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we know it often comes at an emotionally difficult time. A visit to Swarthdale Nursing Home will allow you to meet our team, see our environment for yourself, and ask the questions that matter most to you and your loved one. We are here to listen, to guide, and to
Care provided at Swarthdale Nursing Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 12 March 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Swarthdale Nursing Home
Where is Swarthdale Nursing Home located?
Swarthdale Nursing Home is a nursing home in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness, LA12 9NQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Swarthdale Nursing Home provide?
Swarthdale Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Swarthdale Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Swarthdale Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 12 March 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Swarthdale Nursing Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Swarthdale Nursing Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Swarthdale Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Swarthdale Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Swarthdale Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Swarthdale Nursing Home 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?
Yes. Yes. Swarthdale Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Swarthdale Nursing Home 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?
No. Swarthdale Nursing Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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
Swarthdale Nursing Home 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
- Nursing care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Swarthdale Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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