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Chirnside House
Abbeyfield Close, Lancaster, LA1 4NL
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Summary
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Requires improvement
Regulator's rating
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30 beds
Maximum occupancy
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1994
Date opened
From the owner
Purpose built in 1994 and extended in 2004 and 2008, Chirnside House provides care for older people, and can now accommodate residents who are living with dementia. We have a philosophy that encourages independence while providing the highest quality…
Purpose built in 1994 and extended in 2004 and 2008, Chirnside House provides care for older people, and can now accommodate residents who are living with dementia. We have a philosophy that encourages independence while providing the highest quality of care required. All rooms are single with en-suite facilities, and residents are encouraged to bring their own furniture, possessions and personal items to make their new space feel like home right away.
To help find the right care home for you, here's some questions you can ask when you enquire.
- What is your visitor policy?
- What types of activities are available?
- Can we specify a visiting GP?
- Are family members allowed to stay overnight?
- Are pets allowed to visit or stay?
- What types of food are offered each week?
- What kinds of days out do you offer?
- Can residents bring personal furniture?
- What security procedures are in place?
- How do you handle complaints?
Contact this home
Call now for more details - staff are happy to answer any of your questions about care.
Care provided
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Residential care
Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.
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Dementia care
Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.
Separate dementia accommodation
Care specialisms
This home offers specialised care for any of the following:
- Adults over 65 years
- Visual impairment
- Dementia
- Alzheimer's disease
- Convalescent care
Features
- 30 beds
- All single bedrooms
- 30 en-suite rooms
- Opened in 1994
- Near public transport
- Elevator
- Wheelchair access
- Personal furniture allowed
- TV point in rooms
- Grounds / gardens
- Separate dementia accommodation
Prices
Sorry, we don't have prices for this care home - please contact the care provider for more details.
Funding for care in England
If your total savings and property assets are below £23,250, then you may be able to access local authority funding towards accommodation costs, personal care and nursing care.
To qualify, you must first arrange a care needs assessment.
Read more about how to fund care