The Glen Care Home – Amicura
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds85
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2020-04-01
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Visitors have noticed how settled and comfortable residents seem in the communal areas. There's a sense that people feel at ease here, which speaks volumes when you're trying to picture how your loved one might settle in.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness72
- Activities & engagement68
- Food quality68
- Healthcare72
- Management & leadership74
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-04-01
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for effectiveness at its January 2025 inspection. It is registered as a nursing home with dementia as a listed specialism, meaning it should have structures in place for care planning, GP access, and staff training. The published report does not include specific observations about the quality of care plans, dementia training content, food provision, or how regularly healthcare professionals visit. These are all areas where a Good rating confirms a threshold was met but does not describe what good looks like in practice here.Is this home caring?
The home was rated Good for caring at its January 2025 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and how well the home supports independence. The published report does not include inspector observations of staff interactions, quotes from residents or families, or specific examples of how dignity is maintained. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied, but the absence of detail means this Family View cannot describe what caring looks like in practice at The Glen.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Good for responsiveness at its January 2025 inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, and how well the home responds to each person's preferences and needs, including end-of-life care. The home lists dementia and physical disabilities as specialisms, which should mean tailored approaches are in place. The published report does not include any detail on the activity programme, individual engagement for people who cannot join groups, or how end-of-life planning is handled.Is the home well-led?
The home was rated Good for leadership at its January 2025 inspection. A registered manager, Mrs Claudia Andreea Dobra-Matei, is in post, and a nominated individual, Mr Colin William Farebrother, is named. The home is operated by Amicura Limited. The published report does not include detail on management visibility, staff culture, governance systems, or how the home handles complaints and learning from incidents. The Good rating indicates the inspection was satisfied with leadership, but the specifics are not available in the published text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides care for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia or physical disabilities. This mix of specialisms means they're equipped to support residents with varying needs. While dementia care is offered here, families considering this option might want to ask about the specific approaches and support available during a visit. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
The Glen Care Home received a Good rating across all five domains at its January 2025 inspection, which is a positive baseline, but the published report text contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect a confirmed Good rating without the specific observations, quotes, or examples that would push them higher.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors have noticed how settled and comfortable residents seem in the communal areas. There's a sense that people feel at ease here, which speaks volumes when you're trying to picture how your loved one might settle in.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Why not arrange a visit to see if The Glen could be the right choice for your family?
Worth a visit
The Glen Care Home on Gleneagles Drive in Morecambe was assessed on 20 January 2025 and rated Good across all five domains, with the report published on 2 May 2025. The home is run by Amicura Limited, has a registered manager in post, and is registered to provide nursing care for adults with dementia, physical disabilities, and both over and under 65s across 85 beds. A Good rating in every domain is a meaningful baseline and suggests the inspection did not find the kinds of concern that would require action. The main uncertainty here is that the published report text available for this analysis contains very limited specific detail. There are no inspector observations, resident quotes, or family testimony recorded in what has been shared, which means this Family View cannot tell you how warm the staff are, what the food is like, or how well the home supports people with dementia day to day. All of those questions land in the checklist under items to ask directly. On a first visit, pay particular attention to the pace of staff interactions, whether your parent would be known by name, what the night staffing numbers look like for 85 beds, and how much of the rota is covered by permanent rather than agency staff.
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In Their Own Words
How The Glen Care Home – Amicura describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
A warm welcome awaits in this Morecambe care home
The Glen Care Home – Expert Care in Morecambe
When you're looking for the right place for your loved one, those first impressions really matter. The Glen Care Home in Morecambe understands this, taking time to show families around properly and answer all their questions. It's these thoughtful touches that help ease what can be such a difficult transition.
Who they care for
The home provides care for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia or physical disabilities. This mix of specialisms means they're equipped to support residents with varying needs.
While dementia care is offered here, families considering this option might want to ask about the specific approaches and support available during a visit.
“Why not arrange a visit to see if The Glen could be the right choice for your family?”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
The Glen Care Home received a Good rating across all five domains at its January 2025 inspection, which is a positive baseline, but the published report text contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect a confirmed Good rating without the specific observations, quotes, or examples that would push them higher.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors have noticed how settled and comfortable residents seem in the communal areas. There's a sense that people feel at ease here, which speaks volumes when you're trying to picture how your loved one might settle in.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Why not arrange a visit to see if The Glen could be the right choice for your family?
Worth a visit
The Glen Care Home on Gleneagles Drive in Morecambe was assessed on 20 January 2025 and rated Good across all five domains, with the report published on 2 May 2025. The home is run by Amicura Limited, has a registered manager in post, and is registered to provide nursing care for adults with dementia, physical disabilities, and both over and under 65s across 85 beds. A Good rating in every domain is a meaningful baseline and suggests the inspection did not find the kinds of concern that would require action. The main uncertainty here is that the published report text available for this analysis contains very limited specific detail. There are no inspector observations, resident quotes, or family testimony recorded in what has been shared, which means this Family View cannot tell you how warm the staff are, what the food is like, or how well the home supports people with dementia day to day. All of those questions land in the checklist under items to ask directly. On a first visit, pay particular attention to the pace of staff interactions, whether your parent would be known by name, what the night staffing numbers look like for 85 beds, and how much of the rota is covered by permanent rather than agency staff.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how The Glen Care Home – Amicura measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How The Glen Care Home – Amicura describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
A warm welcome awaits in this Morecambe care home
The Glen Care Home – Expert Care in Morecambe
When you're looking for the right place for your loved one, those first impressions really matter. The Glen Care Home in Morecambe understands this, taking time to show families around properly and answer all their questions. It's these thoughtful touches that help ease what can be such a difficult transition.
Who they care for
The home provides care for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia or physical disabilities. This mix of specialisms means they're equipped to support residents with varying needs.
While dementia care is offered here, families considering this option might want to ask about the specific approaches and support available during a visit.
“Why not arrange a visit to see if The Glen could be the right choice for your family?”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
