There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in Barrow In Furness (including Barrow) listed on Docorix. 9 currently hold a CQC rating: 9 rated Good or Outstanding, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate. Together they are registered for 467 beds.
CQC register data updated 5 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
- Abbotsfield Residential Care Home Independent CQC: Good 01229829496
- Kingsfield Residential Care Home Independent CQC: Good 01229836000
- Ostley House Charity / not-for-profit CQC: Good 01229823566
- Parkview Gardens Council-run CQC: Good 01229311142
- Risedale Nursing Home Independent CQC: Good 01229839669
- Risedale at Abbey Meadow Independent CQC: Good 01229814650
- Risedale at Lonsdale Nursing Home Independent CQC: Good 01229870050
- Shepherds Lodge Residential Home Independent CQC: Good 01229431439
- The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow) Charity / not-for-profit CQC: Good 01229820090
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Order: official CQC rating only – Outstanding first, then Good. Providers cannot pay to appear higher.
Top 9 care homes in Barrow In Furness by CQC rating
How we rank: only by the official CQC rating – Outstanding first, then Good, most recently inspected first. Providers cannot pay to appear here. Services the CQC has not yet rated are listed further down the page.
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The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow)
Good
LA14
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published February 2026.
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Parkview Gardens
Good
LA13
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published December 2023.
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Shepherds Lodge Residential Home
Good
LA14
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published April 2023.
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Abbotsfield Residential Care Home
Good
LA13
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published June 2022.
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Kingsfield Residential Care Home
Good
LA13
Rated Good overall by the CQC. Rating published December 2021.
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Risedale Nursing Home
Good
LA14
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published March 2020.
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Risedale at Lonsdale Nursing Home
Good
LA14
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published February 2020.
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Risedale at Abbey Meadow
Good
LA13
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published February 2020.
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Ostley House
Good
LA13
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published December 2018.
Choosing care homes in Barrow In Furness
When comparing care homes, start with the CQC rating and the date it was published, then visit in person at different times of day. Ask how staff support people with needs like yours, what the fees include and how they change, and whether the home accepts local authority or NHS Continuing Healthcare funding. Homes with nursing care have registered nurses on site around the clock; residential homes provide personal care only.
Frequently asked questions
How many care homes are there in Barrow In Furness?
Docorix lists 9 CQC-registered care homes in Barrow In Furness, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 5 October 2026).
Which care homes in Barrow In Furness are rated Good?
9 are currently rated Good by the CQC, including Abbotsfield Residential Care Home, Kingsfield Residential Care Home, Ostley House, Parkview Gardens, Risedale Nursing Home, Risedale at Abbey Meadow.
Where do these ratings come from?
Ratings are published by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. We show each provider’s current rating with its publication date and link to the full CQC report. Contains CQC data © Care Quality Commission.
