Abbotsfield Residential Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds26
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2022-06-16
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare50
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-06-16
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for effectiveness at its May 2022 inspection. This covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. The published summary does not describe specific findings in any of these areas. No concerns were identified, but no direct observations or examples are recorded in the available text.Is this home caring?
The home was rated Good for caring at its May 2022 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and support for independence. The published text does not include direct quotes from residents or relatives, nor specific inspector observations of care interactions. The Good rating indicates no concerns were found, but the detail that would allow a confident assessment of day-to-day kindness is not available.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Good for responsiveness at its May 2022 inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, and end-of-life care. The published text does not describe any specific activity provision, one-to-one engagement practices, or how the home supports people in their final months. No concerns were identified in the summary.Is the home well-led?
The home was rated Good for well-led at its May 2022 inspection, improving from a previous Requires Improvement rating. A registered manager is recorded as in post. The published text does not describe the manager's visibility, staff culture, governance systems, or how the home handles complaints and feedback. The improvement from Requires Improvement is a meaningful signal, but the detail needed to assess leadership quality is not available in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for people over 65 with various needs, including dementia and physical disabilities. They've got an activities coordinator who puts real effort into keeping residents engaged throughout the day. For families dealing with dementia, it helps knowing the staff here have proper experience with the condition. They understand how to respond when someone's confused or distressed, which can make such a difference to daily life. 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
Abbotsfield Residential Care Home achieved a Good rating across all five domains at its most recent inspection, improving from a previous Requires Improvement rating. However, the published inspection text provides very limited specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed Good ratings without the direct observations, quotes, or specific examples needed to score higher.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Abbotsfield Residential Care Home, at 373 Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in May 2022. This is a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which suggests the home has made genuine progress under its current management. The home supports up to 26 older adults, including people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities, and has a registered manager in post. The main limitation here is that the published inspection text provides very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no described observations of care interactions, and no specific findings on staffing, food, activities, or the dementia environment. A Good rating is a solid foundation, but it was awarded over two years before the time of writing, and the detail needed to assess day-to-day life is not available in the published report. Before making a decision, visit the home in person, ask to see the staffing rota for last week, observe how staff interact with your parent on the way round, and use the checklist questions above to fill in the gaps the inspection cannot answer.
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In Their Own Words
How Abbotsfield Residential Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Experienced staff who understand dementia in challenging times
Compassionate Care in Barrow-in-furness at Abbotsfield Residential Care Home
Finding the right care can feel overwhelming, especially when dementia is part of the picture. Abbotsfield Residential Care Home in Barrow-in-Furness has built up real experience with dementia care over the years. The team here has been working with older residents for a long time, and that kind of knowledge matters when you need people who truly understand.
Who they care for
The home cares for people over 65 with various needs, including dementia and physical disabilities. They've got an activities coordinator who puts real effort into keeping residents engaged throughout the day.
For families dealing with dementia, it helps knowing the staff here have proper experience with the condition. They understand how to respond when someone's confused or distressed, which can make such a difference to daily life.
“Every family's situation is unique, and visiting Abbotsfield will give you the clearest picture of whether it's right for your loved one.”
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
Abbotsfield Residential Care Home achieved a Good rating across all five domains at its most recent inspection, improving from a previous Requires Improvement rating. However, the published inspection text provides very limited specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed Good ratings without the direct observations, quotes, or specific examples needed to score higher.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Abbotsfield Residential Care Home, at 373 Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in May 2022. This is a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which suggests the home has made genuine progress under its current management. The home supports up to 26 older adults, including people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities, and has a registered manager in post. The main limitation here is that the published inspection text provides very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no described observations of care interactions, and no specific findings on staffing, food, activities, or the dementia environment. A Good rating is a solid foundation, but it was awarded over two years before the time of writing, and the detail needed to assess day-to-day life is not available in the published report. Before making a decision, visit the home in person, ask to see the staffing rota for last week, observe how staff interact with your parent on the way round, and use the checklist questions above to fill in the gaps the inspection cannot answer.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Abbotsfield Residential Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Abbotsfield Residential Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Experienced staff who understand dementia in challenging times
Compassionate Care in Barrow-in-furness at Abbotsfield Residential Care Home
Finding the right care can feel overwhelming, especially when dementia is part of the picture. Abbotsfield Residential Care Home in Barrow-in-Furness has built up real experience with dementia care over the years. The team here has been working with older residents for a long time, and that kind of knowledge matters when you need people who truly understand.
Who they care for
The home cares for people over 65 with various needs, including dementia and physical disabilities. They've got an activities coordinator who puts real effort into keeping residents engaged throughout the day.
For families dealing with dementia, it helps knowing the staff here have proper experience with the condition. They understand how to respond when someone's confused or distressed, which can make such a difference to daily life.
Management & ethos
What stands out at Abbotsfield is how the staff approach dementia care. They've got a core group who've been there a while, so they know the residents well. Families mention that the team works hard to provide good care, though the home faces some challenges with its facilities that they're working through.
“Every family's situation is unique, and visiting Abbotsfield will give you the clearest picture of whether it's right for your loved one.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
