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Chirnside House

Abbeyfield Close, Lancaster, LA1 4NL


Summary

  • Requires improvement

    Regulator's rating

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  • 30 beds

    Maximum occupancy

  • 1994

    Date opened

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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.

Visit Chirnside House website

To help find the right care home for you, here's some questions you can ask when you enquire.

  1. What is your visitor policy?
  2. What types of activities are available?
  3. Can we specify a visiting GP?
  4. Are family members allowed to stay overnight?
  5. Are pets allowed to visit or stay?
  6. What types of food are offered each week?
  7. What kinds of days out do you offer?
  8. Can residents bring personal furniture?
  9. What security procedures are in place?
  10. How do you handle complaints?

Read more >


Care provided

  • Residential care

    Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.

  • 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

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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.

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Regulator's inspection rating

Overall Requires improvement

Last assessment

28 Mar 2023

Safe
Requires improvement
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well led
Requires improvement
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