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Your guide to the best care homes around Kendal.
Nestled on the edge of the Lake District, Kendal offers a calm and compassionate setting in the heart of Cumbria. This town blends high-quality care with local amenities like Westmorland General Hospital, several GP practices and pharmacies, accessible shops, open green spaces, and a compact layout. Whatever your or your loved one’s needs, we’ve simplified the search for a care home through our hand-picked, detailed listings above.
We’ve partnered with some of the top-rated care homes in Kendal, including Kendal Care Home and Heron Hil, many of which offer en-suite bedrooms, elegant interiors, hair salons, landscaped gardens, and daily activities tailored to each resident’s preferences - from gardening clubs and poetry reading to cooking classes and film nights. Some homes even feature quiet lounges with stunning views, outdoor terraces, and spaces for family to stay over during longer visits.
In Kendal, you’ll find respectful personal care that focuses on daily support with tasks related to personal hygiene, such as using the bathroom. If you’re searching for support beyond this, we also list homes that provide specialist care for people living with complex conditions or those needing intensive rehabilitation following a hospital discharge.
To help you feel confident, each home listed on Lottie has been reviewed and quality-checked by our Care Experts, with up-to-date reviews from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) also featured. You can also request a free list of care homes near you and be sent the best options matching your requirements. Whatever matters most to you and your loved one, we’ll help you find it with confidence and compassion.
Heron Hill - We love the location of this home, just south of the beautiful Lake District National Park and in the peaceful town of Kendal. Heron Hill has a range of premium facilities available, including a beauty salon, a cinema and even a bar area. Companion rooms are also offered if you wish to go into care with your partner.
Kendal - South of Kendal’s town centre, Kendal Care Home has a ‘Good’ overall rating, with the team being commended for their ability to adapt to changing care circumstances. At Kendal Care Home, your loved one can receive a high standard of residential, nursing and dementia care in a warm and comforting setting. Temporary respite care is also available if you or others need a well-earned break from caregiving duties.
Here is some further information about care homes in Kendal.
We have 58 care homes in Kendal. All our homes have been hand-picked by our team of care experts based on a number of factors, including the quality of care and the home's culture.
Care home costs vary significantly across the country. If you're looking for a care home in Kendal, the average cost of care is £1,565. You may be eligible for care home funding - you can check through a care needs assessment.
Yes, every Kendal care home has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We have 2 in Kendal that provide specialist, 24/7 support. All of our nursing homes in Kendal offer personalised support for anyone who has a medical condition or disability that requires round-the-clock care from registered nurses in a home-from-home environment.
We have 1 care homes in Kendal that offer residential care, which provides support and care for those who may find it difficult to live independently. Our residential care homes in Kendal provide support for everyday tasks, including washing, mobility, and dressing.
We have 2 Kendal care homes that provide round-the-clock dementia care. Those with dementia will need more care as the condition progresses, and specialist dementia care homes in Kendal can provide the level of support they need.
We've rounded up the best Alzheimer's care homes across the UK - they've been handpicked by our team of care experts for their specialised care, round-the-clock support and comforting environments.
If you're looking for temporary respite care, we have 2 care homes in Kendal that provide short-term stays.
Respite care homes in Kendal provide relief for caregivers, offering a few weeks of support in a care home for a loved one while you recuperate. We've rounded up the best respite care homes in the UK to ease your care search.
2 Kendal care homes provide palliative care for your loved one. A palliative care home aims to provide the highest level of support and comfort to every resident. End-of-life care can be an emotional experience for everyone, so our care experts will support you at every step.
Kendal's Care Regulator:
Care Quality Commission