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Staff help people to stay happy, healthy and...
Westmorland Homecare is a unique Doctor led community home care service. They are the only service in the area to be run by a doctor team and are proud to be making a positive difference to people's lives every day. They want to provide the best care it is possible to provide and want all their clients to be happy with their support.
Staff help people to stay happy, healthy and active at home by providing a comprehensive range of services. From a couple of hours per week for companionship and shopping to 24-hour personal care at home, they will build a tailor-made care package for each client.
Staff are really passionate about changing the way care is delivered and doing something really special. They are proud to have recruited a wonderful team of caring, compassionate people who do the job because they love helping people in their hearts.
They founded Westmorland Homecare on traditional values and are passionate about providing the highest quality care. Their mission is to change the lives of people in their community, both clients and staff, by creating something really special. Their services extend to across the whole of the South Lakes; Kendal, Windermere, Staveley, Ambleside, Grasmere, Milnthorpe, Grange over Sands and the surrounding rural areas.
It is important to the company that every client is looked after as a personal family member and every member of staff is cared for too so they can carry out their vocation to the highest level. Every client is important to them. Every individual. Every person. Every family member. Westmorland Homecare is a family and they take great pride in being a part of their client’s lives. They would like to thank you for sharing this special privilege with them.
Care Provided by Westmorland Homecare (Kendal)
Types of Home Care
- Visiting Care
- 24 Hour Care
- Nursing/Nurse Led Care
- Overnight Care (Waking)
- Overnight Care (Sleeping)
Minimum Visit Duration (Visiting Care)
- 30 minutes
Contract Durations
- Ongoing / Long Term
Age Ranges
- Older Person Care (65+)
- Younger Adult Care (18-65)
Personal Care Services
- Washing & Dressing
- Toileting Assistance
- Medication Assistance (Oral)
- Companionship
- Continence Care
- Feeding & Drinking Assistance
Household Services
- Cleaning Service
- Food Preparation & Serving
- Laundry Service
- Shopping Service / Errands
- Transportation Service
Nursing / Nurse Led Care
- Catheter Care
Other Care Provided
- Dementia
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Cancer Care
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Hospital Discharge
Funding & Fees
Contact Westmorland Homecare (Kendal) to get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Private Funding (Self-funded)
- Direct Payments (from Local Authority/NHS)
- Local Authority (Contracted Provider)
- NHS (Contracted Provider)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Westmorland Homecare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Joshua Macaulay (Director)
Westmorland Homecare (Kendal) Reviews (64)
Westmorland Homecare (Kendal) has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.753) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Westmorland Homecare (Kendal) has 64 reviews.
My mum is very happy with the care she receives from Westmorland Homecare. She enjoys the visits from the staff and is confident in the care she receives.
My mum is very happy with the care she receives from Westmorland Homecare. She enjoys the visits from the staff and is confident in the care she receives.
The overall package and were pleased with the individual are always prompt, polite, pleasant and attentive. However some are able to complete far more of their duties during the time allotted. Any medical issues are picked up well.
The overall package and were pleased with the individual are always prompt, polite, pleasant and attentive. However some are able to complete far more of their duties during the time allotted. Any medical issues are picked up well.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. I am glad to hear that you are happy with the service. I would also like tot hank you for highlighting areas to improve please do not hesitate to contact me should you wish to discuss this further.
Westmorland Care Company offers a very caring and reliable service. The team of attendants who look after my daily needs during the working week are friendly, sympathetic, kind and efficient. An excellent team without exception from "elderly" (old) to younger (18) and I can recommend the service...
Westmorland Care Company offers a very caring and reliable service. The team of attendants who look after my daily needs during the working week are friendly, sympathetic, kind and efficient. An excellent team without exception from "elderly" (old) to younger (18) and I can recommend the service highly. The office insures any particular preferences of mine are administered efficiently, although, internal office communication sometimes fails to match the high standards expected elsewhere. The attendants fulfill my cleaning/ironing, gardening, toilet and bathroom hose down, and use my steam cleaner and vacuuming efficiently.
Westmorland Homecare has fulfilled my needs in a professional and caring manner. I look forward to the carers visits and cannot praise the organisation highly enough. Thank you.
Westmorland Homecare has fulfilled my needs in a professional and caring manner. I look forward to the carers visits and cannot praise the organisation highly enough. Thank you.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this glowing review. The team truly look forward to visiting and we are honored to have the opportunity to support you.
My father suffered a heart attack and sepsis in August 2025, and hospital staff put him on the "End of Life" pathway. We got him discharged from hospital, but needed personal care urgently to be delivered to him at his home. Westmoreland Homecare saved us by immediately agreeing to help us. The...
My father suffered a heart attack and sepsis in August 2025, and hospital staff put him on the "End of Life" pathway. We got him discharged from hospital, but needed personal care urgently to be delivered to him at his home. Westmoreland Homecare saved us by immediately agreeing to help us. The quality of his carers until the day he died in October was beyond exception: so kind, patient, professional, discreet, happy to attend him every day!. And I was looked after too - with phone calls to make sure I was managing. I missed them after he died, and will always remember them.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a heart warming review. I know the team feel honored to have had the opportunity to support such a wonderful man. We wish you all the best.
The Westmorland Homecare team have been very responsive to our requirements, as we sought home care options for my mother in the central Lake District, and the support and care they have provided has been excellent: professional, pro-active and and compassionate. The whole team have been very...
The Westmorland Homecare team have been very responsive to our requirements, as we sought home care options for my mother in the central Lake District, and the support and care they have provided has been excellent: professional, pro-active and and compassionate. The whole team have been very understanding, and have always been happy to talk and listen, and to offer practical advice and assistance. Thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. I am glad the service has lived up to expectations. It has been an honour to support your mother.
We have been very please with the service and care provided by Westmorland Homecare for my 91 year old mother. The firm has been very professional. Initially helping to assess and provide the care needed when mum came out of hospital, amending this as necessary as she has gotten stronger.The staff...
We have been very please with the service and care provided by Westmorland Homecare for my 91 year old mother. The firm has been very professional. Initially helping to assess and provide the care needed when mum came out of hospital, amending this as necessary as she has gotten stronger.The staff have been very caring, supportive and understanding. As I live some distance from mum has given me updates on the care provided and any issues arising. It has been a small team proving mum's care and we have been delighted how this has been managed providing the continuity mum wished for. No hesitation in recommending them.
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide this feedback. The team are really fond of mum and are missing the visits already. We truly wish her all the best in her new home
All his care needs are met on an individual assessment and the care plan is reviewed and updated regularly. The management team are excellent and very accessible when...
All his care needs are met on an individual assessment and the care plan is reviewed and updated regularly. The management team are excellent and very accessible when needed.
The care providers are consistently professional, caring and trustworthy. They all go above and beyond to provide exceptional care to my dad.
I have worked in the healthcare industry for 40 years and I would rate Westmorland Homecare as outstanding. Thank you to the whole team for enabling my dad to remain in his own home and giving us the confidence of knowing he is cared for in a caring, empathetic way.
I really appreciate you taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We are all truly grateful to have the opportunity to support your dad and get to know the family. It has been lovely to see such lovely relationships forming.
I am very pleased with the service WH are providing for my 98 year old mother. The company has a very professional approach and all the staff are equally professional and friendly, providing great customer care. The management team are excellent and very understanding about the needs of the client...
I am very pleased with the service WH are providing for my 98 year old mother. The company has a very professional approach and all the staff are equally professional and friendly, providing great customer care. The management team are excellent and very understanding about the needs of the client they look after.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. It is lovely to hear that your mum is having such a positive experience we are honored to support such a lovely lady and family.
We have found the service to be excellent. The staff are lovely people and very professional, providing great companionship and genuine care.
We have found the service to be excellent. The staff are lovely people and very professional, providing great companionship and genuine care.
We appreciate you taking the time to submit this feedback and I am glad to hear the service is meeting your expectations. We are honored to have the opportunity to support you.
Westmorland Homecare are amazing. From the first contact they have been professional, kind, super efficient, thoughtful and just all round great. Starting homecare for my mum was obviously quite a big step for an independant woman and at every turn, the carers and office teams have made this a...
Westmorland Homecare are amazing. From the first contact they have been professional, kind, super efficient, thoughtful and just all round great. Starting homecare for my mum was obviously quite a big step for an independant woman and at every turn, the carers and office teams have made this a dignified and respectful transition for my mum. And now the care programme is established, it has genuinely brought mum back a real sense of independence again and of wellbeing. We wouldn't be without Westmorland Care now and nor would mum. We are so grateful for all. In summary - they are the best. Thanks Team Westmorland!
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide such lovely feedback. It really is a pleasure to support mum and to see the relationship with our team flourish.
WHC are effient, polite, respectful and always discuss on going needs for my mum , taking into consideration what she wants, needs,for her to have as much independence as is safe to do so, they take familys views and wishes on board and work closely with us , nothing is to much trouble and have...
WHC are effient, polite, respectful and always discuss on going needs for my mum , taking into consideration what she wants, needs,for her to have as much independence as is safe to do so, they take familys views and wishes on board and work closely with us , nothing is to much trouble and have adapted to mums changing needs
Thank you for taking the time to submit this review, the team look forward to visiting mum and we enjoy working alongside you to ensure mum has everything she needs.
I can happily echo the feedback from all the other clients of Westmorland Homecare - words like wonderful, amazing, and the all-encompassing 'OUTSTANDING' spring to mind. My mother came to live with me and my wife about 17 years ago - then aged 87. We didn't consider ourselves as carers until mum...
I can happily echo the feedback from all the other clients of Westmorland Homecare - words like wonderful, amazing, and the all-encompassing 'OUTSTANDING' spring to mind. My mother came to live with me and my wife about 17 years ago - then aged 87. We didn't consider ourselves as carers until mum had to spend a few weeks in hospital before returning home in 2022. I had no reservations in turning to Westmorland Homecare for help, which has proven to be the best decision I could have made. Mum is now 104 years old - not as sprightly as she once was, but can still greet our super carers with a big smile each morning! Long may that last. Many thanks to all.
What a lovely review, thank you for taking the time to send this in. The team truly enjoy visiting and we love hearing all about it. It is a n honor to support mum and get to know you all as a family.
The ladies who visits us are all very polite, conscientious and thorough. We have a very pleasant relationship with them all. There seems to be a strong desire to please the customer.
The ladies who visits us are all very polite, conscientious and thorough. We have a very pleasant relationship with them all. There seems to be a strong desire to please the customer.
Thank you for taking the time to submit this review, its lovely to hear your feedback which I shall share with your team. I know they look forward to visiting.
The carers treat our home with care and reflect my wishes about my husband's care.
This is the second time we have used the...
The carers treat our home with care and reflect my wishes about my husband's care.
This is the second time we have used the services of the agency and would use again if we needed.
Thank you for taking the time to submit this review. It's lovely that others can hear about our dedicated team when considering their own requirements. It has been a pleasure to be invited into your home and to get to know you both.
I appreciate having the comfort and care that I am to stay in my own home also that I can rely on knowing that the arranged times are always kept promptly, that I can contact the office with any worries. If I was ill they would contact a doctor or ambulance and stay with until they had arrived.
I appreciate having the comfort and care that I am to stay in my own home also that I can rely on knowing that the arranged times are always kept promptly, that I can contact the office with any worries. If I was ill they would contact a doctor or ambulance and stay with until they had arrived.
It is an honour to support you and we are grateful to have the opportunity. The team always look forward to visiting, thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback.
Excellent care, friendly, kind staff, always available to help.
Excellent care, friendly, kind staff, always available to help.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we appreciate your kind words. The team look forward to visiting and we are honored to be a part of your lives. Kind regards.
Westmorland Homecare's detailed approach to my brother-in-law's daily care visits is exemplary. Ensuring the team of carers are well chosen to his needs that are all well trained and work to the same high standards with professional, practical and caring attitudes. To become part of his care team...
Westmorland Homecare's detailed approach to my brother-in-law's daily care visits is exemplary. Ensuring the team of carers are well chosen to his needs that are all well trained and work to the same high standards with professional, practical and caring attitudes. To become part of his care team each person is introduced and shadows for a few calls to ensure a well-informed and happy placement. Any requests or changes to the routine are implemented with ease, no nonsense, no fuss approach, with the care requirement at the heart and priority. Reviews ensure that all aspects run smoothly to the highest possible standard. Without a doubt this has improved his wellbeing, confidence and happiness. We know he is in very safe hands.
Thank you so much for taking the time to submit this wonderful review. The relationship we have with you as a family is invaluable when ensuring a person-centered approach. The team look forward to visiting your brother-in-law and we enjoy working alongside you all. It is lovely to receive such wonderful feedback on our review system as it highlights how useful and important they are.
Very happy with the service.
Very happy with the service.
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide this review, it is lovely to receive this feedback, especially from a client who has been with us for some time. We have supported your dad for 3 years now and feel very honoured to have had this opportunity.
Very friendly.
Very friendly.
Thank you for taking the time to submit this review. It is our pleasure to support you and it is lovely to see the relationship you have built with our team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 February 2019Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveOutstanding
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeOutstanding
- Well-ledOutstanding
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 30 May 2025Recipient: Westmorland Homecare
- 30 Apr 2021Recipient: Westmorland Homecare (Kendal)
- 09 Oct 2019Recipient: Westmorland Homecare (Kendal)
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (3)

I have worked in social care all my life in various roles across residential and domiciliary care settings.
I am proud to work alongside the most...
I have worked in social care all my life in various roles across residential and domiciliary care settings.
I am proud to work alongside the most amazing team delivering the most OUTSTANDING care in the South Lakes. We are honoured to support each and every one of our clients and look forward to building more relationships.
The views along the way are just a bonus!

Dr Macaulay has a background in both health and social care. After growing up in the Lake District he graduated from the University of Liverpool with...
Dr Macaulay has a background in both health and social care. After growing up in the Lake District he graduated from the University of Liverpool with a degree in Medicine and Surgery and has worked in hospitals across the country. He specialised in Emergency Medicine.. He has worked in homecare for 10 years and previously ran a homecare company in Liverpool before moving back to Kendal. He has also worked in nursing homes including specialised dementia and challenging behaviour care. He holds a level 5 diploma in Leadership as well as undertaking extensive training in Care Management. Dr Macaulay is also a dementia trainer, moving and handling trainer and is a specialist safeguarding lead.

Dr Moss started his career in engineering before moving to health and social care. He completed his second degree in Medicine and Surgery at the...
Dr Moss started his career in engineering before moving to health and social care. He completed his second degree in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Newcastle before undertaking specialist training in intensive care and anaesthetics. He has a background in business management and personal experience caring for relatives with dementia. He is also an adventure medic and holds an ocean master sailing qualification, mountain medicine diploma and is a qualified skiing instructor.
Frequently Asked Questions about Westmorland Homecare (Kendal)
How many Carers does Westmorland Homecare (Kendal) employ?
Westmorland Homecare (Kendal) employs 80 carers.
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