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Grisedale Croft
Church Road, Alston, CA9 3QS — Care Home

Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Grisedale Croft was rated
Rating published 11/12/2018. Read the full inspection report.
- 13 bedsRegistered capacity
- Westmorland and FurnessCouncil for care funding
- 01434 381221Care home's own number
- Cumbria CareOperator
- 1st April 2023Registered since
Care offered
Care types at Grisedale Croft
Located in Alston, Cumbria, Grisedale Croft provides Residential, Dementia and Respite care, run by Cumbria Care.
In more detail
Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
Dementia care
Dementia specialisms
Medication support
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- No obligation. A conversation, not a sales call — and never a call centre.
- A real care manager. Someone who arranges care every day, who can answer properly.
- Just two details. Your name and number — we don’t need an email address.
Or call us now on 0800 368 8558 Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Grisedale Croft been given by the regulator?
Grisedale Croft was given an overall rating of "Good" by the CQC in December 2020.
What types of care does Grisedale Croft provide?
Grisedale Croft provides Residential, Dementia and Respite care.
How many rooms does Grisedale Croft have?
Grisedale Croft is registered for 13 rooms.
Who owns Grisedale Croft?
Grisedale Croft is run by Cumbria Care.
Does Grisedale Croft provide Residential care?
Residential care is one of the care types Grisedale Croft offers.
Does Grisedale Croft offer Respite care?
Grisedale Croft does offer Respite care.
Does Grisedale Croft provide care for people with Dementia?
Grisedale Croft does provide care for people with Dementia.
What Local Authority does Grisedale Croft come under?
The relevant local authority for Grisedale Croft is Cumbria.