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Care homes in Grange-over-Sands offering dementia care
Dementia care is offered by 4 of the 7 care homes in Grange-over-Sands, with 138 beds between them. 100% of the 4 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 80% for dementia care across England). Expect to pay in Grange-over-Sands about £1,260 a week for residential careestimated. 2 care homes were last rated more than four years ago. Most recently, Cartmel Grange was rated Good on 20 June 2025.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
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Citation: "Care homes in Grange-over-Sands offering dementia care", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 4care homes registered with CQC
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 1with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Ranked providers of dementia care
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 7
- Elderly care · 5
- Residential care · 5
- Dementia care · 4
- Care for adults under 65 · 4
- Physical disability care · 3
| # | Care home | CQC rating | Last rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cartmel Grange | Jun 2025 | 73 | Yes | |
| 2 | Grange Cottage Residential home for Elderly Persons | Oct 2018 | 9 | No | |
| 3 | The Old Vicarage | Sep 2018 | 19 | No | |
| 4 | Bridge House | May 2023 | 37 | No |
This table lists each care home in Grange-over-Sands registered for dementia care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.
Dementia care in Grange-over-Sands: what the data shows
CQC lists dementia care for 4 of the 7 care homes in Grange-over-Sands, or 57%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, in line with the town-wide 100% and above the 80% for dementia care across England.
The highest rated care homes for dementia care are Cartmel Grange, Grange Cottage Residential home for Elderly Persons and The Old Vicarage. The newest rating is from June 2025 and the oldest from September 2018; 1 fall within the last two years. They have 138 registered beds in total, and nursing care at 1.
Council-wide, 41 care homes in Westmorland and Furness list dementia care, and 88% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Dementia care is on 57% of registrations here and 71% across Westmorland and Furness.
Dementia care in a care home in the North West typically costs about £1,255 a week (residential) or £1,575 (nursing), compared with £1,205 for standard residential care. How we estimate costs.
About dementia care
Staff trained in dementia aim for four things: familiar routines, enough to eat and drink, calm responses to distress that do not depend on medication, and safety that does not cost the person their independence. CQC records "dementia" as a specialism for each provider that supports people living with it.
Before you choose: questions on dementia care
- Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
- How do you help with eating and drinking when appetite drops?
Free advice: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Westmorland and Furness: dementia care. What "Dementia care" means.
Dementia care around Grange-over-Sands
| Place | How far | Care homes | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange-over-Sands | – | 4 | 4 |
| Morecambe | 8.9 mi | 10 | 9 |
| Heysham | 9.9 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Lancaster | 10.9 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Kendal | 11.7 mi | 8 | 7 |
| Barrow-in-Furness | 13.4 mi | 7 | 7 |
| Millom | 14.3 mi | 3 | 3 |
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Dementia care in Grange-over-Sands: your questions answered
Which Grange-over-Sands care homes provide dementia care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows 4 of Grange-over-Sands's 7 care homes offering dementia care. Among the highest rated are Cartmel Grange, Grange Cottage Residential home for Elderly Persons and The Old Vicarage.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Grange-over-Sands have?
Of the 4 that have been rated, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding.
What are typical care home prices in Grange-over-Sands?
Average 2026 self-funder fees in North West: residential care home £1,205 a week; nursing home £1,515 a week. Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). More in our cost guide.
Will Westmorland and Furness council pay for a care home?
It may. Westmorland and Furness council must offer a free care needs assessment (Care Act 2014). For a care home, the value of the home is usually included in the means test unless a partner or certain relatives still live there, and it is ignored for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay; the upper limit in England is £23,250. NHS-funded nursing care can help with nursing costs. How to contact Westmorland and Furness council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Grange-over-Sands?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 1 of the 4 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 3 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Grange-over-Sands compare with nearby towns for dementia care?
Nearest towns we cover: Ulverston (7.0 miles): 2, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Bolton-le-Sands (7.7 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Morecambe (8.9 miles): 10, 9 rated Good or Outstanding. Grange-over-Sands itself has 4, 4 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Grange-over-Sands
- Dementia care in Ulverston 7.0 mi
- Dementia care in Bolton-le-Sands 7.7 mi
- Dementia care in Morecambe 8.9 mi
- Dementia care in Heysham 9.9 mi
- Dementia care in Lancaster 10.9 mi
- Dementia care in Kendal 11.7 mi
- Dementia care in Barrow-in-Furness 13.4 mi
- Dementia care in Millom 14.3 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.