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Chirnside House is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Lancaster, Lancashire. It is operated by Abbeyfield Lancaster Society Limited(The).
The home provides specialist care for dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Chirnside House provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Chirnside House in June 2023 and rated the service as Requires Improvement. The home has been asked to make improvements in one or more areas. Families are encouraged to review the full CQC report and speak with the home about the actions being taken.
Chirnside House is located in Lancaster, within the Lancashire local authority area in North West.
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| CQC Rating | Requires improvement |
| Address | Abbeyfield Close, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4NL |
| Phone | 01524 541720 |
| Website | www.abbeyfieldlancaster.co.uk |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Last inspection | 13 June 2023 |
| Provider | Abbeyfield Lancaster Society Limited(The) |
Is Chirnside House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Chirnside House is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-108931546
What type of care does Chirnside House provide?
Chirnside House provides residential homes, specialising in dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Chirnside House?
You can contact Chirnside House by phone on 01524 541720, or visit them at Abbeyfield Close, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4NL.
What is Chirnside House's CQC rating?
Chirnside House has been rated "Requires improvement" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is not performing as well as it should and has been told to improve. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-108931546
What are Chirnside House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Chirnside House's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Requires improvement.
How many care homes are in Lancaster?
There are 16 CQC-registered care homes in Lancaster. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/lancaster.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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