Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level
of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.
What’s included?
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Use of in-house cinema
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
an agreed hourly charge for this service.
Onsite parking
Ambleside has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.801) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ambleside has 88 reviews.
Review from Anna P (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 February 2025
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Thank you very much for taking time to leave this review. We are very lucky indeed to be situated in the beautiful countryside. We are so pleased that your mum has settled and has very much become part of our Ambleside family.
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Review from Chris T (Son of Resident) published on 20 December 2024
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Review from N L (Husband of Resident) published on 28 November 2024
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Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review. We are over the moon with the progress which has been made. It has been down to the amazing communication and all of us including yourself working together to make sure we can provide an environment which is safe and allows her to live a fulfilling life. You are both a very welcome addition to our family here at Ambleside.
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Review from Jan O (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 October 2024
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Review from Lorraine H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 20 August 2024
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Review from R L (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 12 July 2024
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Reply from Samantha Debenham, Reviews Team at Ambleside
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback, however, we are truly disappointed to hear of your experience. Please rest assured we work closely with healthcare professionals in the community to regularly review care plans, including medication, to ensure residents are given the medication they need. These care plans also detail residents' dietary requirements, including modified diets to ensure residents receive the nutrition they need in an appropriate manner, without compromising on taste or quality. Our team receive regular, expert training to ensure we are delivering the very best of care, and our support extends to loved ones when visiting the home. We do not have your contact details on file, so please contact the home directly, and our Home Manager can discuss your concerns further, as we always appreciate feedback and are committed to taking action where concerns are raised.
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Review from E B (Friend of Resident) published on 11 July 2024
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Reply from Staci Reeson, Reviews Team at Ambleside
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review. We will make sure the chefs are made aware of your comments about their cakes and pastries and we look forward to seeing you soon over tea and cake
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Review from H F (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 July 2024
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Reply from Caprice Geisha, Reviews Team at Ambleside
Hi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Ambleside Care Home - Care UK, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
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Review from P J (Son of Resident) published on 5 June 2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to send us this review. Ambleside is one happy family and it is our absolute pleasure to have helped Mum through this difficult time. Look forward to seeing you soon.
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Review from Rebecca G (Friend of Resident) published on 29 April 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to leave this review; we are glad that your experience at Ambleside has been so positive. We very much look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Review from J G (Brother of Resident) published on 8 April 2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased that your sister is enjoying her time with us here at Ambleside. She really is a part of our community and it is so nice to see her sat at lunch and joining in with activities. We would love for her to stay with us.
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Review from S M (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 February 2024
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Review from Rosemary A (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 February 2024
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Hi Rosemary, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
At Ambleside Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
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Review from Claire T (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 April 2023
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Hi Claire, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
At Ambleside Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
Many thanks, the Care UK team.
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Review from Anne H (Wife of Resident) published on 27 February 2023
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Reply from Holly Cole, Reviews Team at Ambleside
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
At Ambleside Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
Many thanks, the Care UK team.
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Review from Ian J (Son of Resident) published on 10 February 2023
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Review from Hazel T (Friend of Resident) published on 13 January 2023
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Review from Chris B (Son of Resident) published on 11 January 2023
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Review from Crispin B (Son of Resident) published on 6 January 2023
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Review from Julia R (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 October 2022
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The Review Score of 9.8 (9.801) out of 10 for Ambleside is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.
The Average Rating of 4.801 for Ambleside is calculated as follows: ( (143 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (3 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 161 Ratings = 4.801
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').
The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ambleside is based on 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 13 Positive reviews. Points = 1
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.
Date: 27 Aug 2022
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I have been a registered nurse for over 30 years. I have also previously held a variety of roles in care, including Clinical Lead, Service Manager and Deputy Manager. Becoming a Home Manager at Ambleside is a real career highlight for me. I feel proud that in my role I get to support and guide colleagues and provide a happy home for residents.
In this role, you have to be organised and be a good listener. We work with people, so you need to like being around others and be understanding. A good manager should support and help colleagues. Working in care means we face challenges, and every day is different, so we need to be prepared.
To me, it is really important that both residents and colleagues feel safe, are shown respect and have dignity at all times.
I can honestly say I love the whole day, and I can’t pinpoint one particular favourite time. Although I do particularly enjoy chatting with residents and their families.
In my spare time, I like to keep fit and active, so I go swimming at the weekends. I like to go walking and do aquafit sessions too. I also love the theatre and eating out. I am a keen knitter as well.
Job Title: Deputy Manager
I’ve worked at Ambleside for nearly ten years. Before joining the team, I was a Team Leader at another local care home, but I was keen to have a change and work in a bigger care home. I’m so pleased I made the move to Care UK, and becoming Deputy Manager at Ambleside has been a highlight of my career so far.
Residents are at the heart of everything we do at the home. I’m passionate about making their life enjoyable and rewarding and supporting them to maintain their independence. The highlight of any day is speaking with residents finding out about the activities they have been enjoying, and learning more about their life.
Being positive, a good listener, honest and fair are all-important as Deputy Manager. I’m here to support the team, the residents and their loved ones in any way I can.
In my free time, it’s my children who keep me busy, I have three boys! I enjoy walking and watching films too.