There are 11 CQC-registered supported living services in Westmorland and Furness (including Kendal, Barrow and Penrith) listed on Docorix. 6 currently hold a CQC rating: 5 rated Good or Outstanding, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate. 5 have not yet been rated under their current registration.
CQC register data updated 5 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
- Coniston Care Scheme Independent CQC: Good 01539441868
- Croft House and Cottages Independent CQC: Good 01768347729
- Cumbria Quality Care Independent CQC: Good 01768864637
- The Oaklea Trust (South Lakes & Furness) Charity / not-for-profit CQC: Good 01539735025
- The Regent Charity / not-for-profit CQC: Good 01768867977
- Eskdale House Supported Living Service Council-run CQC: Requires improvement 01539713205
- Axis Care Cumbria Office Independent Not yet rated 07447441268
- Barrow & South Lakes Charity / not-for-profit Not yet rated 01229827572
- Cumbria Independent Not yet rated 07734381465
- Kendal Supported Living Service Council-run Not yet rated 01539713651
- PHC Kendal Branch Independent Not yet rated 07449982491
Nothing matches those filters.
Order: official CQC rating only – Outstanding first, then Good. Providers cannot pay to appear higher.
Top 5 supported living services in Westmorland and 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 Oaklea Trust (South Lakes & Furness)
Good
LA9
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published August 2022.
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Croft House and Cottages
Good
CA16
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published June 2019.
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The Regent
Good
CA11
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published May 2019.
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Cumbria Quality Care
Good
CA11
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published February 2019.
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Coniston Care Scheme
Good
LA21
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published May 2018.
Choosing supported living services in Westmorland and Furness
Supported living services help people – often adults with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs – live as independently as possible in their own tenancy. Ask how support hours are agreed, how the person is involved in decisions, and how the service works with families and social workers.
Frequently asked questions
How many supported living services are there in Westmorland and Furness?
Docorix lists 11 CQC-registered supported living services in Westmorland and Furness, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 5 October 2026).
Which supported living services in Westmorland and Furness are rated Good?
5 are currently rated Good by the CQC: Coniston Care Scheme, Croft House and Cottages, Cumbria Quality Care, The Oaklea Trust (South Lakes & Furness) and The Regent.
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.
