Lanercost House
Nursing home · Carlisle
Berkley Grange, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7PW
Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Jan 2024
- 8.0Our score
- Beds79
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01228 595138
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 11 January 2024
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Lanercost House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-125856282
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Lanercost House
Lanercost House provides nursing and residential care within the Barchester Healthcare group, with support that can extend to dementia care, respite stays and independent living. Its registered care scope includes older people, younger adults, dementia and physical disabilities, making it relevant to families seeking more than general elderly support.
Care is organised around each resident’s needs, with 24-hour personal care and individually tailored support. Food is prepared on the premises using locally sourced meat and vegetables, while seasonal, nutritious and modified-texture meals can reflect residents’ wants and needs. The home’s approach combines nursing support with daily living, social environments and activities. It offers seasonal, nutritious meals alongside care planning shaped around the individual.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Carlisle
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanercost House - Carlyle SuiteCarlisle | 0 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Applegarth Nursing HomeCarlisle | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 4.4 | |
| Kingston Court Care HomeCarlisle | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Morton Cottage Residential HomeCarlisle | 0.9 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Eden Manor Care HomeCarlisle | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanercost House - Carlyle SuiteCarlisle | Good | 8.0 | |
| NewlandsWorkington | Good | 8.0 | |
| South ChowdeneGateshead | Good | 8.0 | |
| Appletree GrangeChester-le-Street | Good | 8.4 | |
| Springvale CourtGateshead | Good | 8.0 | |
| Chester CourtBedlington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Meadow ParkBedlington | Good | 8.4 | |
| Washington GrangeWashington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bedewell GrangeHebburn | Good | 8.4 | |
| Station CourtAshington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Laurel BankLancaster | Good | 8.0 | |
| Woodhorn ParkAshington | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Locally sourced food cooked on site
- Modified-texture meals
- Person-centred nursing support
Suits: People needing nursing, dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Berkley Grange, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7PW
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Questions families ask
How much does Lanercost House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Lanercost House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Cumberland council paid on average £1,004 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 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 Lanercost House 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). In a nursing home the NHS also pays £267.68 a week towards the nursing care of residents assessed as needing it. People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.