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Chirnside House
Abbeyfield Close, Lancaster, LA1 4NL — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Chirnside House was rated
Rating published 13/06/2023. Read the full inspection report.
- 30 bedsRegistered capacity
- LancashireCouncil for care funding
- 01524 541720Care home's own number
- Abbeyfield SocietyOperator
- 22nd November 2010Registered since
- Abbeyfield Lancaster Society Limited(The)Registered provider
Care offered
Care types at Chirnside House
Chirnside House is a Care Home in Lancaster, Lancashire, offering Residential and Dementia care.
Chirnside House was registered with the Care Quality Commission in November 2010. It is run by Abbeyfield Lancaster Society Limited(The), a registered charity (charity number 230899). It is the only care home Abbeyfield Lancaster Society Limited(The) has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people and people living with dementia.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Chirnside House been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Chirnside House "Requires improvement" overall, in its most recent report, published June 2023.
What types of care does Chirnside House provide?
Chirnside House provides Residential and Dementia care.
How many beds does Chirnside House have?
Chirnside House is registered for 30 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Chirnside House?
Chirnside House is run by Abbeyfield Lancaster Society Limited(The), a registered charity (charity number 230899).
When was Chirnside House registered with CQC?
Chirnside House has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since November 2010. Its provider, Abbeyfield Lancaster Society Limited(The), has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Chirnside House care for?
CQC registers Chirnside House to care for older people and people living with dementia.
Does Chirnside House provide nursing care?
No. Chirnside House is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Chirnside House?
Chirnside House is in the Lancashire council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Chirnside House?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Lancaster, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.