Risedale
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 beds72
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2020-03-20
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 genuinely welcomed here, with staff who understand how hard it is to see someone you love needing this level of care. The team seems to recognise that relatives need support too, making space for family members to be involved in their loved one's daily life.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare72
- Management & leadership74
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-03-20
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good. This domain covers staff training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. Dementia care is listed as a registered specialism, which means inspectors assessed the home's capability to meet the needs of people living with dementia. No specific concerns were recorded. The published summary does not include detail about dementia training content, care plan review processes, or GP access arrangements.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good. This covers staff warmth, dignity and respect, residents' privacy, and independence. The published summary does not include direct observations of staff interactions, preferred name use, or how staff respond to residents showing distress. No concerns were recorded in this domain.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good. This covers activities, individual engagement, and how the home responds to changing needs including end-of-life care. Dementia and physical disabilities are listed specialisms, which means the inspection assessed responsiveness for these groups specifically. No concerns were recorded. The published summary includes no detail about the activities programme, one-to-one engagement, or end-of-life care planning.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good. The home is run by Risedale Estates Limited and has two named registered managers alongside a nominated individual, which indicates a structured leadership arrangement. Good in this domain means inspectors assessed governance, culture, and accountability as meeting the required standard. No concerns about leadership or management were recorded. The published summary does not include detail about manager tenure, staff culture, or how the home handles complaints.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides specialist nursing for people with dementia and physical disabilities, welcoming both younger adults under 65 and older residents. This mix of ages and needs requires skilled nursing care that adapts to each person's situation. For those living with dementia, the nursing team works to maintain dignity and comfort as needs change. Staff appear experienced in supporting both residents and families through the progression of memory-related conditions. 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 Nursing Home received a Good rating across all five domains at its January 2020 inspection, which gives a solid baseline, but the published report contains limited specific observations, quotes, or detail, so many scores reflect a general positive picture rather than verified specifics.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe feeling genuinely welcomed here, with staff who understand how hard it is to see someone you love needing this level of care. The team seems to recognise that relatives need support too, making space for family members to be involved in their loved one's daily life.
What inspectors have recorded
The nursing team receives particular praise for their gentle, patient approach during end-of-life care. Families talk about staff who took time to learn personal preferences and provided regular updates about their loved one's comfort and wellbeing.
How it sits against good practice
Making this decision is never easy, but knowing there are places that truly understand what matters can help.
Worth a visit
Risedale Nursing Home in Barrow-in-Furness was rated Good across all five domains at its inspection in January 2020, with the rating reviewed and confirmed as still current in July 2023. The home is a 72-bed nursing home caring for older adults and younger adults, including people living with dementia and physical disabilities, run by Risedale Estates Limited with a structured management team including two registered managers and a nominated individual. A Good rating across every domain is a positive baseline and means inspectors did not identify significant concerns about safety, care quality, staffing, or leadership at the time of the visit. The main limitation for families making a decision now is that the inspection took place in January 2020, more than five years ago, and the published report provides very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed inside the home. There are no recorded quotes from residents or relatives, no specific observations about mealtimes or activities, and no staffing ratios. That gap matters particularly if your parent has dementia, because the details of daily life, how staff respond to distress, whether the building is designed to help orientation, and whether one-to-one engagement is available, are not answered by a Good rating alone. When you visit, ask to see the actual staffing rota for a recent week (not a template), ask how often care plans are reviewed with family involvement, and ask specifically about night staffing numbers on the dementia unit.
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In Their Own Words
How Risedale describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Compassionate support when families need it most
Compassionate Care in Barrow In Furness at Risedale Nursing Home
When someone you love needs round-the-clock nursing care, finding the right place matters deeply. Risedale Nursing Home in Barrow In Furness provides specialist nursing for people with dementia, physical disabilities, and complex health needs. The home supports both younger adults and those over 65, with a particular focus on dignity and comfort during life's most challenging moments.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist nursing for people with dementia and physical disabilities, welcoming both younger adults under 65 and older residents. This mix of ages and needs requires skilled nursing care that adapts to each person's situation.
For those living with dementia, the nursing team works to maintain dignity and comfort as needs change. Staff appear experienced in supporting both residents and families through the progression of memory-related conditions.
“Making this decision is never easy, but knowing there are places that truly understand what matters can help.”
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 Nursing Home received a Good rating across all five domains at its January 2020 inspection, which gives a solid baseline, but the published report contains limited specific observations, quotes, or detail, so many scores reflect a general positive picture rather than verified specifics.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe feeling genuinely welcomed here, with staff who understand how hard it is to see someone you love needing this level of care. The team seems to recognise that relatives need support too, making space for family members to be involved in their loved one's daily life.
What inspectors have recorded
The nursing team receives particular praise for their gentle, patient approach during end-of-life care. Families talk about staff who took time to learn personal preferences and provided regular updates about their loved one's comfort and wellbeing.
How it sits against good practice
Making this decision is never easy, but knowing there are places that truly understand what matters can help.
Worth a visit
Risedale Nursing Home in Barrow-in-Furness was rated Good across all five domains at its inspection in January 2020, with the rating reviewed and confirmed as still current in July 2023. The home is a 72-bed nursing home caring for older adults and younger adults, including people living with dementia and physical disabilities, run by Risedale Estates Limited with a structured management team including two registered managers and a nominated individual. A Good rating across every domain is a positive baseline and means inspectors did not identify significant concerns about safety, care quality, staffing, or leadership at the time of the visit. The main limitation for families making a decision now is that the inspection took place in January 2020, more than five years ago, and the published report provides very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed inside the home. There are no recorded quotes from residents or relatives, no specific observations about mealtimes or activities, and no staffing ratios. That gap matters particularly if your parent has dementia, because the details of daily life, how staff respond to distress, whether the building is designed to help orientation, and whether one-to-one engagement is available, are not answered by a Good rating alone. When you visit, ask to see the actual staffing rota for a recent week (not a template), ask how often care plans are reviewed with family involvement, and ask specifically about night staffing numbers on the dementia unit.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Risedale measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Risedale describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Compassionate support when families need it most
Compassionate Care in Barrow In Furness at Risedale Nursing Home
When someone you love needs round-the-clock nursing care, finding the right place matters deeply. Risedale Nursing Home in Barrow In Furness provides specialist nursing for people with dementia, physical disabilities, and complex health needs. The home supports both younger adults and those over 65, with a particular focus on dignity and comfort during life's most challenging moments.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist nursing for people with dementia and physical disabilities, welcoming both younger adults under 65 and older residents. This mix of ages and needs requires skilled nursing care that adapts to each person's situation.
For those living with dementia, the nursing team works to maintain dignity and comfort as needs change. Staff appear experienced in supporting both residents and families through the progression of memory-related conditions.
Management & ethos
The nursing team receives particular praise for their gentle, patient approach during end-of-life care. Families talk about staff who took time to learn personal preferences and provided regular updates about their loved one's comfort and wellbeing.
“Making this decision is never easy, but knowing there are places that truly understand what matters can help.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
