Westwinds Residential Care
Residential care home · Workington
North Side, Harrington, Workington, CA14 5QW
Run by AS Medicare Ltd
- Requires improvementCQC · Aug 2026
- 6.8Our score
- Beds14
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01946 830232
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 17 August 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Westwinds Residential Care
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-21978000337
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Westwinds Residential Care
Residential care at Westwinds Residential Care is centred on older people who need support in a home without nursing. Residents can choose between two hot lunchtime meals, with alternatives available, while a four-weekly menu keeps food varied. The home also provides en-suite rooms, communal lounges, an enclosed courtyard and extensive lawns, with a potting shed for its gardening club.
Family visits are welcome at any time, although meal times are protected. Residents can use Wi-Fi and room phones to stay connected, and full laundry support is available, including an Otex system and optional name-labelling. The home is next to the golf course on the outskirts of Workington, with a local bus stop outside and visiting access to parking.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Workington
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Croft GrangeWorkington | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Rosecroft Residential HomeWorkington | 1.1 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Walsingham Support - Crummock RoadWorkington | 1.3 miles | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| Gregory HouseWorkington | 1.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| West House - 3&4 Glebe LaneWorkington | 1.6 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Choice of hot lunchtime meals
- Enclosed courtyard and gardening club
- Family-run since 2014
Ask about
- Nursing staff do not work at the home, as it is a residential care setting.
Suits: Older people seeking residential care without nursing
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
North Side, Harrington, Workington, CA14 5QW
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Questions families ask
Does Westwinds Residential Care have nurses on site?
No. Westwinds is a residential care setting, so nurses, GPs and other healthcare professionals visit residents as they would at home.
Does Westwinds provide a laundry service?
Yes. They provide a full laundry service using an Otex system to sanitise clothes and kill bacteria and viruses. Name-labelling is also available.
Can couples move into Westwinds together?
Yes, but two rooms are allocated. They can be arranged as a bedroom and sitting room for the couple.
Can residents keep their own GP at Westwinds?
Yes, provided the GP practice is within the home's catchment area.
Can residents keep a pet at Westwinds?
No permanent animals are allowed, although animals can visit the home.
How much does Westwinds Residential Care cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Westwinds Residential Care 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.