Care Homes in Frizington

Lindisfarne

Greenvale Court, Frizington, CA26 3SZ
Tel: 01946813402

Walsingham are the Registered Company for Lindisfarne. They have similarly registered homes in Cumbria and throughout the Country. Lindisfarne is located in the village of Frizington on the West Coast of Cumbria. There is a large enclosed garden and patio area. Car parking is available and there is level access into the home. Lindisfarne is on a lower level to the nearby residential court of flats and houses and the incline to the home ...

CQC Care Categories:

Type of establishment: Care Home

Type of service(s): Care home only

Total capacity: 6 places

Type(s) of care (with number of places): learning disability (6 places)

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