Parkview Gardens Residential Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds60
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2023-12-29
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe feeling reassured about their loved one's safety here, with relatives particularly noting the bright, positive way staff interact during daily support. People appreciate how residents are treated with genuine respect rather than being dismissed when they need help.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-12-29
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The inspection rated the Effective domain as Good. This domain covers care planning, staff training, healthcare access, nutrition, and how well the home meets the needs of people with dementia and other specialist conditions. The home lists dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment as specialisms, which implies staff should have relevant training. The published report does not provide specific detail about care plan content, GP access arrangements, dementia training completion rates, or how food quality is assessed. Inspectors were satisfied the home met the required standard.Is this home caring?
The inspection rated the Caring domain as Good. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether the home supports people to remain as independent as possible. A Good rating here indicates inspectors did not observe practices that compromised dignity or respect. The published report does not include specific inspector observations such as staff using preferred names, knocking before entering rooms, or moving without hurry. No resident or relative testimony is recorded in the published text.Is the home responsive?
The inspection rated the Responsive domain as Good. This domain covers activities and engagement, whether the home responds to individual preferences, how complaints are handled, and end-of-life care planning. The home caters for a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment, which requires a flexible and individualised approach to activities and daily life. The published report does not include specific detail about the activities programme, how the home supports people who cannot join group sessions, or how end-of-life wishes are recorded and respected.Is the home well-led?
The inspection rated the Well-led domain as Good. The home is run by Westmorland and Furness Council and has a named registered manager, Miss June Patrice Fitzpatrick, and a nominated individual, Mrs Nikkie Phipps. A clear leadership structure is therefore in place. The Good rating in this domain indicates inspectors were satisfied with governance, culture, and accountability. The published report does not include specific detail about how long the current manager has been in post, how staff are supported to raise concerns, or how the home monitors and improves quality over time.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home supports younger adults under 65 alongside older residents, with particular experience in sensory impairments and physical disabilities. They also provide dementia care within their mixed resident community. While the home accepts residents with dementia, one family member has raised concerns about whether daily activities provide enough meaningful stimulation for those who need structured engagement. 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
Parkview Gardens scored 73 out of 100. The home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a positive baseline, but the published inspection text contains limited specific detail, observations, or resident testimony to push individual theme scores higher.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe feeling reassured about their loved one's safety here, with relatives particularly noting the bright, positive way staff interact during daily support. People appreciate how residents are treated with genuine respect rather than being dismissed when they need help.
What inspectors have recorded
Several families highlight how staff work patiently with residents who need mobility support, sometimes helping them regain enough independence to return home. The approach seems focused on encouragement and maintaining dignity throughout care routines.
How it sits against good practice
Visiting Parkview Gardens could help you understand their rehabilitation-focused approach and whether it matches what your loved one needs.
Worth a visit
Parkview Gardens, on Risedale Road in Barrow-in-Furness, was rated Good across all five domains at its most recent inspection in November 2023. The home is run by Westmorland and Furness Council, cares for up to 60 people, and lists dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment among its specialisms. A named registered manager and nominated individual are in post, which indicates a defined leadership structure. A Good rating across all domains places this home in the upper half of care homes nationally. The main limitation here is the brevity of the published inspection text. Good ratings are meaningful but they tell you the home passed the threshold, not what day-to-day life actually looks like. Before making a decision, visit and ask the manager to show you the live staffing rota for last week, including night shifts; ask to observe a mealtime; and ask how the home supports residents with dementia who cannot join group activities. These three steps will tell you far more than any rating on a page.
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In Their Own Words
How Parkview Gardens Residential Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where mobility challenges meet patient encouragement in Barrow
Compassionate Care in Barrow-in-furness at Parkview Gardens
For families watching loved ones struggle with movement, finding the right support feels crucial. Parkview Gardens in Barrow-in-Furness brings together physical rehabilitation with emotional encouragement. The home welcomes residents with various needs, from mobility challenges to sensory impairments, focusing on helping people regain their independence where possible.
Who they care for
The home supports younger adults under 65 alongside older residents, with particular experience in sensory impairments and physical disabilities. They also provide dementia care within their mixed resident community.
While the home accepts residents with dementia, one family member has raised concerns about whether daily activities provide enough meaningful stimulation for those who need structured engagement.
“Visiting Parkview Gardens could help you understand their rehabilitation-focused approach and whether it matches what your loved one needs.”
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
Parkview Gardens scored 73 out of 100. The home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a positive baseline, but the published inspection text contains limited specific detail, observations, or resident testimony to push individual theme scores higher.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe feeling reassured about their loved one's safety here, with relatives particularly noting the bright, positive way staff interact during daily support. People appreciate how residents are treated with genuine respect rather than being dismissed when they need help.
What inspectors have recorded
Several families highlight how staff work patiently with residents who need mobility support, sometimes helping them regain enough independence to return home. The approach seems focused on encouragement and maintaining dignity throughout care routines.
How it sits against good practice
Visiting Parkview Gardens could help you understand their rehabilitation-focused approach and whether it matches what your loved one needs.
Worth a visit
Parkview Gardens, on Risedale Road in Barrow-in-Furness, was rated Good across all five domains at its most recent inspection in November 2023. The home is run by Westmorland and Furness Council, cares for up to 60 people, and lists dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment among its specialisms. A named registered manager and nominated individual are in post, which indicates a defined leadership structure. A Good rating across all domains places this home in the upper half of care homes nationally. The main limitation here is the brevity of the published inspection text. Good ratings are meaningful but they tell you the home passed the threshold, not what day-to-day life actually looks like. Before making a decision, visit and ask the manager to show you the live staffing rota for last week, including night shifts; ask to observe a mealtime; and ask how the home supports residents with dementia who cannot join group activities. These three steps will tell you far more than any rating on a page.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Parkview Gardens Residential Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Parkview Gardens Residential Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where mobility challenges meet patient encouragement in Barrow
Compassionate Care in Barrow-in-furness at Parkview Gardens
For families watching loved ones struggle with movement, finding the right support feels crucial. Parkview Gardens in Barrow-in-Furness brings together physical rehabilitation with emotional encouragement. The home welcomes residents with various needs, from mobility challenges to sensory impairments, focusing on helping people regain their independence where possible.
Who they care for
The home supports younger adults under 65 alongside older residents, with particular experience in sensory impairments and physical disabilities. They also provide dementia care within their mixed resident community.
While the home accepts residents with dementia, one family member has raised concerns about whether daily activities provide enough meaningful stimulation for those who need structured engagement.
Management & ethos
Several families highlight how staff work patiently with residents who need mobility support, sometimes helping them regain enough independence to return home. The approach seems focused on encouragement and maintaining dignity throughout care routines.
“Visiting Parkview Gardens could help you understand their rehabilitation-focused approach and whether it matches what your loved one needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
