Amathea
Residential care home · Workington
Newlands Lane, Workington, CA14 3JG
Run by Methodist Homes
- GoodCQC · Aug 2026
- 8.4Our score
- Beds40
- Type of careResidential
- Phone019 006 3259
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 4 August 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringOutstanding
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Amathea
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-312173875
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Amathea
Amathea provides residential, dementia and short-term respite care for older people in Workington. The home is registered as a care home without nursing and is part of MHA, a not-for-profit organisation supporting older people through care and later-life services.
The service offers assessments and support tailored to individual needs, with residential placements and respite or short-stay options available. Its not-for-profit structure means surplus can be reinvested into services. Amathea provides short-term respite care for older people alongside longer-term residential support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Workington
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NewlandsWorkington | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Richmond ParkWorkington | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Stanbeck Residential Care HomeWorkington | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Gregory HouseWorkington | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Walsingham Support - Crummock RoadWorkington | 0.7 miles | Outstanding | 9.2 |
Also run by Methodist Homes
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennystone CourtBlackpool | Good | 8.0 | |
| Starr HillsLytham St Annes | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Heather GrangeBurnley | Good | 6.8 | |
| Aughton ParkOrmskirk | Good | 8.0 | |
| BeechvilleBolton | Good | 8.0 | |
| Glen Rosa & Kitwood HouseIlkley | Good | 7.4 | |
| Epworth GrangeBury | Good | 8.0 | |
| Reuben ManorStockton-on-Tees | Good | 8.0 | |
| Montpellier ManorMiddlesbrough | Good | 8.0 | |
| Berwick GrangeHarrogate | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| MayfieldsEllesmere Port | Good | 8.0 | |
| ChapelfieldsFrodsham | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Not-for-profit care provider
- Residential and respite options
- Tailored assessments
Suits: Older people needing residential dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Newlands Lane, Workington, CA14 3JG
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Questions families ask
What care does Amathea provide?
Amathea provides residential and dementia care in a purpose-built home, with en-suite accommodation for up to 40 residents.
Does Amathea offer respite care?
Yes. They provide short-term respite care for older people alongside residential and dementia care.
Is Amathea care home wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The home has full wheelchair access and is designed with accessibility in mind.
How much does Amathea cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Amathea for its weekly fee. As a guide, Cumberland council paid on average £1,161 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.