California House
Residential care home · Carlisle
23 California Road, Carlisle, CA3 0BT
Run by Carlisle Mencap Limited
- GoodCQC · Sept 2026
- 8.4Our score
- Beds5
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01228 674393
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 15 September 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringOutstanding
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- California House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-118299292
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About California House
Short-break respite stays at California House support up to five adults with learning disabilities at any one time. The home gives families and carers a planned break while providing accommodation and support for adults who need a temporary change of setting.
California House is part of Carlisle Mencap, a locally managed charity that also provides supported living and outreach support at home and in the community. Its wider work extends to families and carers, with adult services designed for people with learning disabilities across Cumbria.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Carlisle
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knells Country HouseCarlisle | 1.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Kingston Court Care HomeCarlisle | 2.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ravenstone Care and Rehabilitation HomeCarlisle | 2.2 miles | Requires improvement | 4.4 | |
| Applegarth Nursing HomeCarlisle | 2.2 miles | Requires improvement | 4.4 | |
| Lanercost HouseCarlisle | 2.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Supports up to five adults
- Short-break respite home
- Locally managed charity
Suits: Adults with learning disabilities needing a short respite stay
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
23 California Road, Carlisle, CA3 0BT
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Questions families ask
From what age can adults use the respite service?
From age 18. California House provides short breaks for adults over 18, with support focused on independent living and social and emotional skills.
How many adults can stay at California House for respite care?
Up to five adults can stay at a time. California House provides short-break respite care away from the family home.
Who can refer someone for support?
Referrals can come from families, social workers or other professionals. They accept payments from direct payments or contracts with social work teams.
How much does California House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask California House 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.