Kirklands
Residential care home · Cockermouth
Sullart Street, Cockermouth, CA13 0EE
Run by Kirklands Care Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Jan 2026
- 6.2Our score
- Beds46
- Type of careResidential
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 29 January 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Kirklands
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-5801706504
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Kirklands
Kirklands supports older people in Cockermouth with residential care, including specialist dementia provision and help with day-to-day living. The purpose-built home sits in the Lake District market town and is designed to help residents retain choice, dignity and independence.
Care plans reflect each resident’s needs, routines and abilities, with support ranging from lower-level assistance to specialist dementia care. Activities, companionship and family involvement help maintain an active routine. Bedrooms are furnished on arrival, and residents are encouraged to personalise them with colours and décor.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Cockermouth
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Court Care HomeCockermouth | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hames Hall Residential Care HomeCockermouth | 0.6 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| GatesgarthCockermouth | 2.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Midtown FarmMaryport | 4.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Clarendon GrangeWorkington | 4.7 miles | Good | 8.4 |
Also run by Kirklands Care Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Residential Care HomeMillom | Good | 8.0 | |
| The BeechesStoke-on-trent | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Purpose-built Lake District home
- Personalised room decoration
- Care from daily support to dementia care
Suits: Older people needing tailored residential or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Sullart Street, Cockermouth, CA13 0EE
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Questions families ask
Does Kirklands tailor care to each resident?
Yes. Kirklands gets to know each resident and tailors care to their individual needs, with a focus on dignity, choice and independence.
Are bedrooms furnished at Kirklands Care Home?
Yes. Bedrooms are fully furnished on arrival, and residents are encouraged to personalise them with preferred colours and soft furnishings.
Does Kirklands provide specialist dementia care?
Yes. Kirklands offers specialist dementia provision alongside assisted living designed to help residents maintain as much independence as possible.
How much does Kirklands cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Kirklands 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.