Briarfield
Residential care home · Workington
42 Stainburn Road, Workington, CA14 1SN
Run by West House
- Requires improvementCQC · Sept 2026
- 5.6Our score
- Beds7
- Type of careResidential
- Phone019 006 6733
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective, Responsive and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 1 September 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Briarfield
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-133330170
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Briarfield
Briarfield is a residential care home in Workington (Cumberland), registered with the Care Quality Commission for 7 residents. It is run by West House. The CQC register lists care for learning disabilities.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Workington
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stilecroft Residential HomeWorkington | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Stanbeck Residential Care HomeWorkington | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Richmond ParkWorkington | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| AmatheaWorkington | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| NewlandsWorkington | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by West House
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home FarmWorkington | Good | 8.0 | |
| West House - 3&4 Glebe LaneWorkington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Midtown FarmMaryport | Good | 8.0 | |
| FloshfieldCleator | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
Ask about
- The CQC rated it Requires improvement in the safe, effective, responsive and well-led key questions (inspection of 1 September 2026).
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
42 Stainburn Road, Workington, CA14 1SN
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Questions families ask
How much does Briarfield cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Briarfield 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Briarfield whether it takes residents funded by Cumberland council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.