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The Lakes
Ireleth Road, Askam In Furness, LA16 7JD — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Lakes was rated
Rating published 09/06/2018. Read the full inspection report.
- 41 bedsRegistered capacity
- Westmorland and FurnessCouncil for care funding
- 01229 465189Care home's own number
- Vicarage Care LimitedOperator
- 24th January 2011Registered since
- Vicarage Care LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Lakes
The Lakes is a Care Home in Askam In Furness, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment and Dementia care.
The Lakes was registered with the Care Quality Commission in January 2011. It is run by Vicarage Care Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 04602098). It is the only care home Vicarage Care Limited has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people living with dementia and people with sensory impairments.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Lakes been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Lakes "Requires improvement" overall, in its most recent report, published June 2018.
What types of care does The Lakes provide?
The Lakes provides Residential, Sensory Impairment and Dementia care.
How many beds does The Lakes have?
The Lakes is registered for 41 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Lakes?
The Lakes is run by Vicarage Care Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 04602098).
When was The Lakes registered with CQC?
The Lakes has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since January 2011. Its provider, Vicarage Care Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does The Lakes care for?
CQC registers The Lakes to care for older people, younger adults, people living with dementia and people with sensory impairments.
Does The Lakes provide nursing care?
No. The Lakes 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 The Lakes?
The Lakes 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 Lakes?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Askam 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.