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Who are Living Developments?
Living Developments is a family-owned care home group with three boutique homes across the North West of England. We've been providing quality residential and dementia care since 2010.
Our homes are The Willows (Marton Moss, Lancashire), The Millfield (Keswick, Cumbria), and Elmtree House (Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside). All are CQC registered, rated Good to Outstanding. Unlike large corporate chains, our small family approach means we know every resident personally and provide genuinely individualised care.
Want to know more? Contact our team who'll be happy to discuss our approach and arrange a visit.
Our homes are The Willows (Marton Moss, Lancashire), The Millfield (Keswick, Cumbria), and Elmtree House (Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside). All are CQC registered, rated Good to Outstanding. Unlike large corporate chains, our small family approach means we know every resident personally and provide genuinely individualised care.
Want to know more? Contact our team who'll be happy to discuss our approach and arrange a visit.
What care do you offer?
We provide three main types of care across all our homes:
Residential Care: 24-hour personal care and support for older adults who need help with daily living, including personal care, meals, medication management and activities.
Dementia Care: Specialist care in secure, memory-friendly environments with trained staff. The Millfield features a dedicated 10-bed dementia unit.
Respite Care: Short-term stays giving family carers a break, from a few days to several weeks. All our care includes home-cooked meals, social activities, beautiful gardens, and compassionate support tailored to individual needs.
Need specific information? Our care team can discuss which type of care would suit your situation best and answer any questions about our approach.
Residential Care: 24-hour personal care and support for older adults who need help with daily living, including personal care, meals, medication management and activities.
Dementia Care: Specialist care in secure, memory-friendly environments with trained staff. The Millfield features a dedicated 10-bed dementia unit.
Respite Care: Short-term stays giving family carers a break, from a few days to several weeks. All our care includes home-cooked meals, social activities, beautiful gardens, and compassionate support tailored to individual needs.
Need specific information? Our care team can discuss which type of care would suit your situation best and answer any questions about our approach.
How much does it cost?
Care costs vary depending on individual needs and the level of support required.
Your fee includes accommodation, all meals, personal care, medication management, laundry, activities and 24-hour staff support. Some services like hairdressing or outings may cost extra.
For accurate pricing: We provide personalised quotes following a care assessment. Contact us and we'll discuss your needs and provide transparent pricing with no obligation:
The Willows: 01253 693961
The Millfield: 017687 72099
Elmtree House: 01925 291492
Your fee includes accommodation, all meals, personal care, medication management, laundry, activities and 24-hour staff support. Some services like hairdressing or outings may cost extra.
For accurate pricing: We provide personalised quotes following a care assessment. Contact us and we'll discuss your needs and provide transparent pricing with no obligation:
The Willows: 01253 693961
The Millfield: 017687 72099
Elmtree House: 01925 291492
What funding and support is available?
Several funding options can help with care costs:
Self-Funding: If you have savings/assets above £23,250, you pay fees yourself. We offer flexible payment arrangements.
Local Authority Funding: If your assets are below £23,250, your local council may contribute towards costs after a means test assessment.
NHS Continuing Healthcare: Free care if you have complex health needs assessed as a "primary health need." The NHS pays 100% regardless of savings.
NHS-Funded Nursing Care: If you need nursing care, the NHS may contribute £254.06 per week towards fees.
Attendance Allowance: £72.65-£108.55 per week for those over pension age needing help with personal care. Can contribute towards fees.The funding landscape can be complex, with eligibility depending on your individual circumstances.
Let us help: Our team has experience with all funding options and can guide you through the application process, help identify what support you're eligible for, and answer your questions. Contact us to discuss your situation in confidence.
Self-Funding: If you have savings/assets above £23,250, you pay fees yourself. We offer flexible payment arrangements.
Local Authority Funding: If your assets are below £23,250, your local council may contribute towards costs after a means test assessment.
NHS Continuing Healthcare: Free care if you have complex health needs assessed as a "primary health need." The NHS pays 100% regardless of savings.
NHS-Funded Nursing Care: If you need nursing care, the NHS may contribute £254.06 per week towards fees.
Attendance Allowance: £72.65-£108.55 per week for those over pension age needing help with personal care. Can contribute towards fees.The funding landscape can be complex, with eligibility depending on your individual circumstances.
Let us help: Our team has experience with all funding options and can guide you through the application process, help identify what support you're eligible for, and answer your questions. Contact us to discuss your situation in confidence.
