Heron Hill Care Home
Valley Drive, Esthwaite Avenue, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7SE
01539 738 800
(Admissions)
About Us
**Welcome to Heron Hill Care Home**
Situated in the tranquil Esthwaite Avenue area of Kendal, Heron Hill Care Home is a modern, purpose-built nursing home providing high-quality care in a warm and welcoming environment. Privately owned and rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), our home is committed to offering compassionate, person-centred care tailored to each resident’s needs.
We specialise in a wide range of care, including support for challenging or specialist behaviour, diabetes, frailty, sensory impairments, Parkinsonism, stroke rehabilitation, end of life care, and more. Our experienced team is dedicated to promoting wellbeing, independence, and dignity for every resident.
At Heron Hill, residents enjoy a host of facilities designed for comfort and enjoyment, such as a lovely garden, modern lounge areas, an on-site hair salon, cinema, pub, and accessible dining rooms where residents can choose their dining preferences. We provide free on-site parking, wheelchair access, and a family room for visits, alongside a vibrant activities programme and regular outings.
Our rooms offer a range of features for convenience and privacy, including en suite bathrooms, private terraces or gardens, wet rooms, call bells, and wifi, all within a safe and supportive setting where you can personalise your space with your own furniture if you wish.
We accept both private and funded residents (including local authority and NHS Continuing Healthcare), and are conveniently close to local amenities including shops, doctor’s surgery, and public transport.
Heron Hill Care Home – offering compassionate care, comfort, and dignity in the heart of Kendal. We invite you to visit and experience our caring community for yourself.
Care Types
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Duration
- Long-term
- Short-stay
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Age
- Adults 65 and over
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Type of care
- Dementia Nursing
- Nursing
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Short stay services
- Respite Care
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Specific care needs
- Challenging / Specialist Behaviour
- Diabetes
- End Of Life Care
- Frailty
- Hearing Impairment
- Heart Disease
- Incontinence
- Parkinsonism
- Sight Impairment
- Speech Impairment
- Stroke
Care Home Facilities
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Key Features
- Dining Room
- Garden
- Lift
- Lounge
- Pets Allowed
- Protected Mealtimes
- Purpose Built
- Quiet Area
- Resident Choice Dining
- Wifi
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Accessibility
- Escort Service to Appointments
- Free Parking (on-site)
- Wheelchair Access
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Leisure and Wellbeing
- Activities (bingo, etc.)
- Cinema
- Daily Newspapers
- Designated Smoking Area
- Family Room
- Hair Salon
- Individual/Group Outings
- Laundry Service
- Podiatry
- Post
- Pub (on-site)
- Wellbeing
Room Facilities
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Key Features
- Hairdressing (in room)
- Own Furniture Allowed
- Private Terrace/Garden
- TV Point
- Wifi
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Dining
- Meals In Bedroom
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Bathroom
- En Suite and Communal Bathrooms
- Wet Rooms
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Accessibility & Equipment
- Assisted Bathroom
- Call Bells
- Ground Floor Rooms
- Hoisting
- Wheelchair Access
In The Area
| Bank | 0.4 miles | |
| Bar | 0.1 miles | |
| Bus Station | 0.7 miles | |
| Cinema | 8.4 miles | |
| Dentist | 0.6 miles | |
| Doctor | 0.4 miles | |
| Park | 0.6 miles | |
| Pharmacy | 0.4 miles | |
| Shop | 0.3 miles | |
| Supermarket | 0.4 miles | |
| Train Station | 0.7 miles |
Languages
- English
Funding Sources
- Local Authority
- Local Authority with top-up
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
- Self-funding (private)
Regulator Rating
Overall: Good
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Safe:Good
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Effective:Good
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Caring:Outstanding
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Responsive:Good
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Well-led:Good