Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a residential care home in Ulverston, in the Westmorland and Furness council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 40 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Westmorland and Furness Council, which operates 10 care homes in England. The home has been registered since April 2023.

At its latest inspection, published January 2020, the CQC rated Elmhurst Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Elmhurst has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for Westmorland and Furness. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.

There are 59 registered care homes in Westmorland and Furness. The nearest to Elmhurst include Ulverston Autism Service, Yealand Drive (Adult Care Home) and Swarthdale Nursing Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.