Home care in Westmorland and Furness.
There are 44 home-care agencies regulated by the CQC in Westmorland and Furness, with 57% rated Good or Outstanding. Below: every agency we know of, sorted by rating.
What home care looks like in Westmorland and Furness
Home care — sometimes called domiciliary care — covers a wide range of support delivered to someone in their own home. In Westmorland and Furness, the CQC has 44 registered home-care providers. Of those, 25 are rated Good or Outstanding. The average family arranges between 7 and 28 hours of care a week, depending on whether the recipient needs companionship, hands-on personal care, or live-in support.
Cost varies by region and service type. As a rule of thumb, hourly rates in north west sit between £20 and £35 in 2026, with a small premium for evenings, weekends, and specialist care like dementia or palliative support. We collate live quotes from the agencies you shortlist — see our cost guide for a fuller breakdown.
CQC ratings are the most rigorous independent assessment available and we surface them prominently on every listing. If you’re unsure how to interpret them, our explainer walks you through the five key questions and what inspectors look for.
Top agencies in Westmorland and Furness
Showing the top 20 of 44 by CQC rating.
- Home Instead Senior CareRun by Cartmel Care LimitedOutstandingWestmorland and Furness
Registered manager: Yates, Louise
- Westmorland Homecare - KendalRun by Westmorland Homecare LimitedOutstandingWestmorland and Furness
Registered manager: Walmsley, Kelsey
- A chance for life LtdRun by A Chance for Life LimitedGoodWestmorland and Furness
Registered manager: Chance, Louise
- Alcedo Care South LakesRun by Alcedo Orange LimitedGoodWestmorland and Furness
Registered manager: Mckenzie, Katie
- Bay Home CareRun by Bay Home Care LimitedGoodWestmorland and Furness
Registered manager: McDonald, Sarah
- Brancaster Home CareRun by Brancaster Homecare LimitedGoodWestmorland and Furness
Registered manager: Howard, Christine
- Coniston Care Scheme LimitedRun by Coniston Care Scheme LtdGoodWestmorland and Furness
Registered manager: Todd, Brenda
- Creative Support - Barrow Personalised ServicesRun by Creative Support LimitedGoodWestmorland and Furness
Registered manager: King, Linda
- Heydays Care & Support Services LTDRun by Heydayscareandsupportservices LimitedGoodWestmorland and Furness
Registered manager: Darby, Dawn
- Housing 21 - Lonsdale CourtRun by Housing 21GoodWestmorland and Furness
Registered manager: Jewitt, Sharon
- GoodWestmorland and Furness
Registered manager: Gibney, Julie
- MSH Health CareRun by MSH Health Care LtdGoodWestmorland and Furness
Registered manager: Roberts-Tweddle, Tracy
- Spinal Homecare Services LimitedRun by Spinal Homecare Services LtdGoodWestmorland and Furness
Registered manager: Swanson, Andrew
- St Anns Healthcare - Main OfficeRun by St Anns Healthcare LtdGoodWestmorland and Furness
Registered manager: Punnen, Shiby
Showing 20 of 44. Search by postcode for a distance-sorted list.
- funding
Who pays for home care in the UK? A 2026 funding guide
Home care in the UK is funded through four main routes: NHS Continuing Healthcare (for those with a primary health need), local authority social care (means-tested), fully self-funded arrangements, and state benefits like Attendance Allowance that can help offset costs. Understanding which applies — and in what combination — can mean the difference between thousands of pounds a year in funded support and paying for everything yourself. This guide explains each route, the eligibility thresholds, and the questions worth asking now.
- choosing
20 questions to ask before picking a home-care agency
Choosing a home care agency is a significant decision, and most families make it under time pressure, without a clear framework for what to ask. These 20 questions — grouped by care quality, carer training, visit logistics, cost, communication, and safeguarding — are drawn from the CQC's own assessment framework and from what families most often say they wish they had asked. For each question, we explain what a strong answer sounds like and what should give you pause.
- comparison
Live-in care, visiting care, or a care home? How to choose
The three main care models for older people in England — visiting home care, live-in care, and residential care homes — differ significantly in cost, daily experience, and what level of need they suit. Visiting care starts from around £24 per hour; live-in care typically costs £900–£1,500 per week; care homes range from £900 to £1,800 per week. But the right choice is rarely just about cost. This guide lays out what daily life looks like under each model, who each suits, what nobody tells you about the downsides, and a decision framework to help.