Chirnside House

Address: Abbeyfield Close, Scotforth Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4NL

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Telephone: 01524541720

Fax: 01524541726

Latest Rating awarded on 21/05/2007 :   Excellent

Brief description

Chirnside House is a residential home situated on the outskirts of the City of Lancaster and close to the local amenities of Scotforth. The home is part of the Abbeyfield Society and can accommodate up to 30 older people of both sexes and offers a homely environment in an informal atmosphere.
 
The home has a philosophy of care which includes encouragement of independence whilst providing personal care where needed. All bedrooms in the home are ensuite and of good size with good standard of furnishings.

The people supported are encouraged to bring their own furniture and personal items.
 
There are ample communal homes with a choice of seating areas according to choice. Activities are provided in the home and outings are arranged. The home has a very good standard of furnishings and fittings throughout, both the interior and the exterior of the home are very well maintained.
 
Information about the services and staff within the home is contained within a Statement of Purpose and Service User's Guide available to any interested person.

Any person considering living in the home are able to visit for a meal or for the day or stay overnight on a trial basis.

This brief description is an overview of the service and may have been updated since the latest inspection report was published.

Latest inspection report

View latest inspection report 28/04/2010 (PDF in a new window)

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Service details

Type of establishment: Care Home

Type of service(s): Care home only

Total capacity: 29 places

Type(s) of care (with number of places): dementia (29 places)
old age, not falling within any other category

Ownership/management details

Provider type: Voluntary

Registration date: 17/8/1994

Provider(s): Abbeyfield (Lancaster) Society

Manager(s): Mrs Susan Elizabeth Dewhurst

Other Details

Care Quality Commission helpline: 03000 616161

enquiries@cqc.org.uk

Council: Lancashire