Riverwell Beck Care Home
Nursing home · Carlisle
Durdar Road, Blackwell, Carlisle, CA2 4SE
Run by Mariposa Care Group Limited
- GoodCQC · May 2022
- 8.0Our score
- Beds60
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01228 512456
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 26 May 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Riverwell Beck Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-10017508735
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Riverwell Beck Care Home
Riverwell Beck Care Home provides residential and nursing care for older people and people living with dementia in Carlisle. The home has undergone refurbishment and offers different care types, including dementia support, with teams focused on daily comfort, safety and individual routines.
Care plans can involve families and friends, while staff may support personal tasks, medication and everyday needs. Residents can personalise their rooms with furniture and belongings, and the home offers a paid six-week trial period for people who want time to settle before committing longer term. A separate check is needed for valuable possessions because insurance limits apply to individual items.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Carlisle
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greystone House Residential Care HomeCarlisle | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Carlisle Dementia Centre - ParkfieldCarlisle | 1.1 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Creative Support - The Laurels (Cumbria)Carlisle | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Norfolk RoadCarlisle | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Holmehurst Residential HomeCarlisle | 1.3 miles | Good | 7.4 |
Also run by Mariposa Care Group Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Court Care HomeCarlisle | Good | 8.0 | |
| Derwent Care HomeNewcastle upon Tyne | Good | 8.0 | |
| Briardene Care HomeNewcastle upon Tyne | Good | 8.0 | |
| Sovereign CourtNewcastle upon Tyne | Good | 8.0 | |
| Sovereign Lodge Care HomeNewcastle upon Tyne | Good | 8.0 | |
| Holly Lodge Care HomeShildon | Good | 8.4 | |
| Grove Lodge and CourtyardMiddlesbrough | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Luke's Care HomePudsey | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| The Old Prebendal HouseChipping Norton | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Six-week paid trial period
- Refurbished care home
- Families involved in care planning
Ask about
- Personal possessions have insurance limits, including a £100 single-item limit
Suits: Older people needing residential, nursing or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Durdar Road, Blackwell, Carlisle, CA2 4SE
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Questions families ask
Can someone trial living at Riverwell Beck?
Yes. The first six weeks of residency are a paid trial period, with no further obligation for either side.
Can family and friends be involved in care planning?
Yes. With the resident’s permission, family members, relatives and friends can participate in the care planning process.
Can residents manage their own medicines at Riverwell Beck?
Yes, if it is safe, residents can manage their own medicines with lockable facilities and staff support. Otherwise, trained staff store and administer them as prescribed.
Does Riverwell Beck accept emergency care admissions?
Yes. Emergency care admissions are available.
How much does Riverwell Beck Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Riverwell Beck Care Home 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.