Cambian Whinfell Shap Road

Kendal · LA9 6DP

Care type
Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,782/week
Inspection rating
OutstandingRating published Apr 2019
Capacity
4 beds
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What the evidence shows

Cambian Whinfell Shap Road is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Outstanding (Apr 2019). Family feedback highlights staff approach.

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What stands out

  • Outstanding inspection rating
  • Family feedback highlights staff approach
  • Learning disability support

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  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
More facility details
Registered provider
Cambian Whinfell School Limited
Provider group
BRAND CareTech Community Services
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
Purpose built
No
Opened
2014

Provider network: 4 homes; 50% rated Good or better (1 Outstanding, 1 Good, 1 Requires Improvement).

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Cambian Whinfell Shap Road Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Outstanding
Responsive
Outstanding
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Feb 2019

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Registered Manager
Daniel Lee Finch
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes learning disability support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Learning disability support
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Learning disability

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Stroke
Anxiety
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Challenging Behaviour
Autism Spectrum

Staffing

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Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Specialist Staff
Speech Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Registered Manager
Daniel Lee Finch

Cambian Whinfell Shap Road: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,782/week

From ≈ £7,749 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

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Council-funded rate — background context

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Council-rate context (Westmorland and Furness, residential): £1,039/wk

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Cambian Whinfell Shap Road, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Cambian Whinfell Shap Road is a residential care home in Kendal, North West, operated by Cambian Whinfell School Limited since 2013. The home has 4 beds and is an inspection rating of Outstanding.

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Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

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60 Shap Road, Kendal, LA9 6DP

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops
Nearest Train Station
500m

Daily Life

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Dining & Nutrition

1 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Communal Dining Room
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Activities & Social Life

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Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

2 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Pet Therapy
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Facilities & Features

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Next Steps

Is Cambian Whinfell Shap Road a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Cambian Whinfell Shap Road

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  1. Ask how residents' daily routines are personalised.

  2. Observe staff interactions with residents for warmth and respect.

  3. Check how residents are supported to make choices about their day.

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

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  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Cambian Whinfell Shap Road

What does the inspection rating for Cambian Whinfell Shap Road show?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is Cambian Whinfell Shap Road a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Family feedback highlights positive experiences. The combined public feedback rating is 5.0 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Cambian Whinfell Shap Road cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Cambian Whinfell Shap Road: From £1,782/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Cambian Whinfell Shap Road accept NHS or local authority funding?

Cambian Whinfell Shap Road accepts local authority funded residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Cambian Whinfell Shap Road a nursing home or a residential care home?

Cambian Whinfell Shap Road is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

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How many beds does Cambian Whinfell Shap Road have?

Cambian Whinfell Shap Road has 4 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

What do care home reviews say about Cambian Whinfell Shap Road?

Family feedback highlights positive experiences. The combined public feedback rating is 5.0 out of 5.

Are Cambian Whinfell Shap Road's reviews enough to make a decision?

Cambian Whinfell Shap Road's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Cambian Whinfell Shap Road safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Cambian Whinfell Shap Road is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Cambian Whinfell Shap Road?

Cambian Whinfell Shap Road is operated by CAMBIAN WHINFELL SCHOOL LIMITED (Company registration number: 04617562). Ownership type: independent.

Has Cambian Whinfell Shap Road had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Cambian Whinfell Shap Road in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Cambian Whinfell Shap Road's provider?

Cambian Whinfell Shap Road's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 30 September 2024. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Cambian Whinfell Shap Road?

Ask Cambian Whinfell Shap Road how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Cambian Whinfell Shap Road?

Before choosing Cambian Whinfell Shap Road, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Kendal to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Cambian Whinfell Shap Road's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Cambian Whinfell Shap Road looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What questions should I ask when visiting Cambian Whinfell Shap Road?

When visiting Cambian Whinfell Shap Road, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, and ask how families are updated when needs change. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Cambian Whinfell Shap Road?

Our visit checklist for Cambian Whinfell Shap Road starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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