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Trusted Residential Care Homes in Cumbria, Merseyside & Lancashire
Living Developments is a family-owned group of private residential care homes operating in Cumbria, Merseyside, and Lancashire. Established with core values of care, responsibility, and integrity, we provide person-centred support tailored to individual needs. Our homes offer 24/7 professional care in homely environments designed to preserve residents' dignity and independence. Each home is managed by registered professionals supported by qualified staff who undergo continuous training to maintain best practices. We foster collaborative cultures across our three locations to ensure consistent high standards while encouraging community engagement.Our approach combines modern facilities with compassionate care, prioritising residents' wellbeing through personalised routines and social activities. Regular quality audits and family involvement in care planning reinforce our commitment to exceeding regulatory requirements. With over 90 bedrooms and 91 dedicated staff members, we create safe, supportive spaces where residents can enjoy enriched lives within vibrant communities.
Services
Residential Care
Dementia Care
Respite Care
Person-Centred Care
24/7 Support
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 person-centred care tailored to individual needs and preferences
- Our staff receive ongoing specialist training in dementia and residential care
- Three boutique care homes with modern facilities and secure outdoor spaces
- Family involvement encouraged through flexible visiting and care planning
- Regular quality audits ensure continuous improvement beyond regulatory standards
Associations and certifications
- CQC
What people say
Kind and caring staff
High standard of care
Residents needs always first
Great social life opportunities
Safe and welcoming environment
Services
Residential Care
Our residential care provides 24/7 support for older adults requiring assistance with daily living. Each resident receives a personalised care plan focusing on maintaining independence while ensuring safety and comfort. Services include personal hygiene assistance, medication management, nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs, and access to healthcare professionals. Our homes feature modern en-suite bedrooms, communal lounges, and secure gardens designed to foster social interaction and wellbeing through structured activities and events.
Dementia Care
Specialist dementia care units offer tailored support for residents with Alzheimer's and other dementia types. Our trained staff implement life story work to personalise care plans, using memory-friendly environments with calming colour schemes and familiar objects. Services include behavioural support, structured routines, and sensory activities designed to reduce confusion. We maintain regular family communication and provide specialist-trained staff to manage changing needs while preserving residents' dignity and emotional connections through meaningful daily engagement.
Respite Care
Respite care offers temporary stays for families needing planned breaks or emergency support. Our service includes full assessment and personalised care plans matching existing routines, with access to all residential facilities. Residents receive 24/7 professional supervision, nutritious meals, personal care assistance, and social activities. This service helps families manage caring responsibilities while ensuring loved ones receive expert care in a safe environment, with options for trial stays to assess long-term suitability.
People
Val Loan
Manager
Val Loan manages The Millfield care home in Keswick, overseeing daily operations and care standards in this historic former mill owners house.
Bev Steele
Manager
Bev Steele leads Elmtree House in Newton-le-Willows, bringing extensive experience in residential care to this converted Edwardian villa setting.
Maxine Bosley
Manager
Maxine Bosley manages The Willows in Marton Moss, maintaining its reputation as one of Lancashire's most respected boutique care homes.
Questions
What types of care do you provide?
We offer residential care, dementia care, and respite care across our three specialist homes in Cumbria, Merseyside, and Lancashire.
Can residents bring personal belongings?
Yes, we encourage residents to personalise their rooms with furniture, photographs, and cherished items to create a familiar environment.
How do you support family involvement?
We offer flexible visiting hours, involve families in care planning, and provide regular updates about residents' wellbeing and activities.
What happens during a respite stay?
Residents receive full assessment, personalised care plans, and access to all facilities with seamless transition support for both residents and families.
How do you handle changing care needs?
We regularly review care plans and adapt support levels as needs evolve, with specialist dementia care and nursing support available when required.
Reviews (1)
Peter King
Oct 13, 2020
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Fantastic. It's a well-appointed, clean, spacious and beautiful Georgian building with modern facilities and recent new wings. The staff are amazing. They will do anything for residents, they are friendly and professional and I couldn't recommend them highly enough. The food is superb. Most is prepared daily by the home's chefs/cooks, and there's adequate choice for each meal. I came here almost straight out of hospital, and the difference between their meals and Millfield's is quite staggering. At Millfield you get carrots, the hospital gives you orange circles without flavour. Millfield cooks
