Brant Howe Residential Home
Fairbank, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, LA6 2DU
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 25 September 2021
Last inspected 6 September 2021
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 25 Sept 2021
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 unchanged since last inspection
3 rated inspections on record · First rated January 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Nearest GP surgery
The Lunesdale Surgery
0.3 mi
1 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Boots
8.8 mi
Nearest dentist
0.2 mi
2 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Westmorland and Furness (2025–26)
£1,039
per week, residential
£1,087
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: anti social behaviour
Elderly population
26.9% of people in Westmorland and Furness are aged 65 or over
31.5
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.