Chirnside House
Abbeyfield Close, Lancaster, LA1 4NL
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 13 June 2023
Last inspected 28 March 2023
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 13 Jun 2023
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating declined from Good
3 rated inspections on record · First rated May 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Nearest GP surgery
Rosebank Medical Practice
0.9 mi
6 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Pointer Court Pharmacy
0.9 mi
4 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.9 mi
4 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Lancashire (2025–26)
£790
per week, residential
£887
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
18.4% of people in Lancashire are aged 65 or over
55.4
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.