Risedale Abbey Meadow
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 beds93
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Learning disabilities, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2020-02-11
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families talk about the caring approach they see in everyday interactions between staff and residents. There's a sense that staff genuinely want to provide good support, taking time to understand each person's needs.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership68
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-02-11
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for effectiveness at its November 2019 inspection. The 2023 review confirmed no evidence of decline. The home's registration covers a wide range of needs including dementia, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities, which requires staff to hold knowledge across multiple care specialisms. No specific information about dementia training content, care plan quality, GP access arrangements, or food provision is included in the published findings.Is this home caring?
The home was rated Good for caring at its November 2019 inspection. The 2023 review did not identify any evidence requiring a change to this rating. No specific observations about staff warmth, dignity in personal care, use of preferred names, or response to distress are included in the published report. The absence of specific detail here is the biggest gap in the published findings for families.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Good for responsiveness at its November 2019 inspection. The 2023 review found no evidence to change this. The home offers a wide range of registered specialisms, suggesting it aims to accommodate varied and complex needs. No specific information about the activity programme, one-to-one engagement, end-of-life care planning, or how individual preferences are incorporated into daily life is included in the published report.Is the home well-led?
The home was rated Good for well-led at its November 2019 inspection. The registration record lists several named registered managers, including Miss Rebecca Louise Mcclymont, Mrs Paula Anne Poole, Mrs Joanne Robinson, Miss Christine Stephenson, and Mrs Barbara Ann Johnson as nominated individual. It is not clear from the published information which individual currently holds day-to-day management responsibility. The 2023 review found no evidence requiring a reassessment.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults both under and over 65 with a range of needs including dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. For families dealing with dementia, having staff who understand the condition makes a real difference. The home provides specialist dementia support as part of their wider care approach. 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
Risedale at Abbey Meadow holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a positive baseline, but the published report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed Good ratings rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about the caring approach they see in everyday interactions between staff and residents. There's a sense that staff genuinely want to provide good support, taking time to understand each person's needs.
What inspectors have recorded
What stands out is how staff keep families informed. Relatives mention getting regular updates about how their loved ones are doing, with staff being quick to respond when families have questions or concerns.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for somewhere that can handle complex care needs with genuine understanding, visiting Risedale could help you get a feel for their approach.
Worth a visit
Risedale at Abbey Meadow in Barrow-in-Furness was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in November 2019. A further review in July 2023 confirmed no evidence had emerged to change that rating. The home is a large, 93-bed nursing home registered to support people with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and both older and younger adults. The main uncertainty here is the age of the detailed inspection evidence and the limited specifics published. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but a 2019 inspection means the home has not been inspected in detail for several years, and the published report provides very little observational detail for families to work with. Before choosing this home for your parent, ask to meet the current registered manager in post, request last week's actual staffing rota to check permanent versus agency cover especially on night shifts, and if possible visit at a mealtime to see the food and the pace of care for yourself.
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In Their Own Words
How Risedale Abbey Meadow describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where families find genuine reassurance about complex care needs
Risedale at Abbey Meadow – Expert Care in Barrow In Furness
Caring for someone with dementia or learning disabilities means trusting a team who really understand. At Risedale at Abbey Meadow in Barrow In Furness, families describe feeling genuinely reassured by how staff handle the daily challenges of complex care. The home supports adults of all ages with mental health conditions, physical disabilities and dementia.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults both under and over 65 with a range of needs including dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and physical disabilities.
For families dealing with dementia, having staff who understand the condition makes a real difference. The home provides specialist dementia support as part of their wider care approach.
“If you're looking for somewhere that can handle complex care needs with genuine understanding, visiting Risedale could help you get a feel for their approach.”
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
Risedale at Abbey Meadow holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a positive baseline, but the published report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed Good ratings rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about the caring approach they see in everyday interactions between staff and residents. There's a sense that staff genuinely want to provide good support, taking time to understand each person's needs.
What inspectors have recorded
What stands out is how staff keep families informed. Relatives mention getting regular updates about how their loved ones are doing, with staff being quick to respond when families have questions or concerns.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for somewhere that can handle complex care needs with genuine understanding, visiting Risedale could help you get a feel for their approach.
Worth a visit
Risedale at Abbey Meadow in Barrow-in-Furness was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in November 2019. A further review in July 2023 confirmed no evidence had emerged to change that rating. The home is a large, 93-bed nursing home registered to support people with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and both older and younger adults. The main uncertainty here is the age of the detailed inspection evidence and the limited specifics published. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but a 2019 inspection means the home has not been inspected in detail for several years, and the published report provides very little observational detail for families to work with. Before choosing this home for your parent, ask to meet the current registered manager in post, request last week's actual staffing rota to check permanent versus agency cover especially on night shifts, and if possible visit at a mealtime to see the food and the pace of care for yourself.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Risedale Abbey Meadow measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Risedale Abbey Meadow describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where families find genuine reassurance about complex care needs
Risedale at Abbey Meadow – Expert Care in Barrow In Furness
Caring for someone with dementia or learning disabilities means trusting a team who really understand. At Risedale at Abbey Meadow in Barrow In Furness, families describe feeling genuinely reassured by how staff handle the daily challenges of complex care. The home supports adults of all ages with mental health conditions, physical disabilities and dementia.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults both under and over 65 with a range of needs including dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and physical disabilities.
For families dealing with dementia, having staff who understand the condition makes a real difference. The home provides specialist dementia support as part of their wider care approach.
Management & ethos
What stands out is how staff keep families informed. Relatives mention getting regular updates about how their loved ones are doing, with staff being quick to respond when families have questions or concerns.
“If you're looking for somewhere that can handle complex care needs with genuine understanding, visiting Risedale could help you get a feel for their approach.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
