CQC Domain Ratings
The Lakes is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Askam In Furness, Cumbria. It is operated by Vicarage Care Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, 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, The Lakes 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 The Lakes in July 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.
The Lakes is located in Askam In Furness, within the Westmorland and Furness local authority area in North West.
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| CQC Rating | Requires improvement |
| Address | Ireleth Road, Askam In Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7JD |
| Phone | 01229 465189 |
| Website | www.lakescarehome.com |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Region | North West |
| Last inspection | 26 July 2023 |
| Provider | Vicarage Care Limited |
Is The Lakes registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Lakes 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/1-117623532
What type of care does The Lakes provide?
The Lakes provides residential homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact The Lakes?
You can contact The Lakes by phone on 01229 465189, or visit them at Ireleth Road, Askam In Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7JD.
What is The Lakes's CQC rating?
The Lakes 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/1-117623532
What are The Lakes's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Lakes's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Requires improvement.
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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