Care Homes in LA23

There are 2 CQC-registered care homes in LA23, offering a combined 34 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.

Of the 2 care homes in LA23: 0 are rated Outstanding; 2 are rated Good; 0 require improvement; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.

Applethwaite Green is among the highest-rated care homes in LA23, holding a CQC rating of Good with 27 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.

The LA23 postcode area falls under Westmorland and Furness. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.

Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Westmorland and Furness's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.