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The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow)
The Croft, Hawcoat Lane, Barrow In Furness, LA14 4HE — Nursing Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow) was rated
Rating published 24/02/2026. Read the full inspection report.
- 46 bedsRegistered capacity
- Westmorland and FurnessCouncil for care funding
- 01229 820090Care home's own number
- Croft Care TrustOperator
- 30th December 2010Registered since
- Croft Care TrustRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow)
The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow) is a Nursing Home in Barrow In Furness, offering Nursing, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow) was registered with the Care Quality Commission in December 2010. It is run by Croft Care Trust, a registered charity (charity number 703194). It is the only care home Croft Care Trust has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for younger adults, people with physical disabilities and people with learning disabilities or autism. Alongside accommodation, its registered activities include treatment of disease, disorder or injury and diagnostic and screening procedures.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow) been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow) "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published February 2026.
What types of care does The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow) provide?
The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow) provides Nursing, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow) have?
The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow) is registered for 46 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow)?
The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow) is run by Croft Care Trust, a registered charity (charity number 703194).
When was The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow) registered with CQC?
The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow) has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since December 2010. Its provider, Croft Care Trust, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow) care for?
CQC registers The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow) to care for younger adults, people with physical disabilities and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow) provide nursing care?
Yes. The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow) is registered with CQC as a care home with nursing, so it can meet nursing needs on site.
Which council covers The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow)?
The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow) is in the Westmorland and Furness council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow)?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Barrow In Furness, 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.